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-document. +This is a comprehensive document on the topic. +It contains various guides on how to become a Linux kernel developer +and how to contribute to the Linux kernel development community. +Technical details of kernel programming are deliberately omitted here. +Nevertheless, it should point you in the right direction. + +Should any part of this document be outdated or technically incorrect, +please send corrections to the maintainer of this document, who is=20 listed at the end. =C2=A0Introduction --=20 2.47.3