Mainline Linux
Mainline Linux refers to the Git tree of Linus Torvalds that contains the Linux kernel. Every stable Linux kernel release originates from the mainline tree.[1] Mainline Linux has only solid support for a small subset of the many devices the run Linux. Support can be found through independent projects such as Yocto or Linaro, but in many cases the kernel from the device vendor is needed.[2] The maintainer of the stable branch Greg Kroah-Hartman has applied the term "Linux-like" to kernel forks by vendors that add millions of lines of code to the mainline kernel.[3]
Mainlining refers to the effort of adding support for a device to the mainline kernel, while there was formerly only support in a fork or no support at all. This usually includes adding drivers or device tree files. When this is finished, the feature or security fix is considered mainlined.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Billimoria, Kaiwan N. (2021). Linux Kernel Programming A Comprehensive Guide to Kernel Internals, Writing Kernel Modules, and Kernel Synchronization. Birmingham: Packt Publishing, Limited. p. 55. ISBN 978-1-78995-592-7. OCLC 1240585605.
- ^ Vaduva, Alexandru (2016). Linux : embedded development : leverage the power of Linux to develop captivating and powerful embedded Linux projects : a course in three modules. Alex Gonzalez, Chris Simmonds. Birmingham, UK. p. 663. ISBN 978-1-78712-445-5. OCLC 960471438.
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- ^ "SoC (System on a Chip)". OpenWrt Wiki. 2014-11-06. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
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External links
- Mainlining FAQ by postmarketOS
- Linux mainlining effort for Allwinner devices