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author | Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org> | 2016-05-19 18:07:25 -0700 |
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committer | Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org> | 2016-05-19 18:07:25 -0700 |
commit | e9ad9b9bd3a3b95c89a29b2a197476e662db4233 (patch) | |
tree | 0b5e6c09953edc1a0bfab0b2aa964b80bceb5efd /README | |
parent | 78975f23cba0cd195db01cdbd6eb48138a655890 (diff) | |
parent | 9f8036643dd9609b329aa1b89c9a95981e9ba62f (diff) | |
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Merge tag 'docs-for-linus' of git://git.lwn.net/linux
Pull Documentation updates from Jon Corbet:
"A bit busier this time around.
The most interesting thing (IMO) this time around is some beginning
infrastructural work to allow documents to be written using
restructured text. Maybe someday, in a galaxy far far away, we'll be
able to eliminate the DocBook dependency and have a much better
integrated set of kernel docs. Someday.
Beyond that, there's a new document on security hardening from Kees,
the movement of some sample code over to samples/, a number of
improvements to the serial docs from Geert, and the usual collection
of corrections, typo fixes, etc"
* tag 'docs-for-linus' of git://git.lwn.net/linux: (55 commits)
doc: self-protection: provide initial details
serial: doc: Use port->state instead of info
serial: doc: Always refer to tty_port->mutex
Documentation: vm: Spelling s/paltform/platform/g
Documentation/memcg: update kmem limit doc as codes behavior
docproc: print a comment about autogeneration for rst output
docproc: add support for reStructuredText format via --rst option
docproc: abstract terminating lines at first space
docproc: abstract docproc directive detection
docproc: reduce unnecessary indentation
docproc: add variables for subcommand and filename
kernel-doc: use rst C domain directives and references for types
kernel-doc: produce RestructuredText output
kernel-doc: rewrite usage description, remove duplicated comments
Doc: correct the location of sysrq.c
Documentation: fix common spelling mistakes
samples: v4l: from Documentation to samples directory
samples: connector: from Documentation to samples directory
Documentation: xillybus: fix spelling mistake
Documentation: x86: fix spelling mistakes
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Diffstat (limited to 'README')
-rw-r--r-- | README | 20 |
1 files changed, 10 insertions, 10 deletions
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ These are the release notes for Linux version 4. Read them carefully, as they tell you what this is all about, explain how to install the -kernel, and what to do if something goes wrong. +kernel, and what to do if something goes wrong. WHAT IS LINUX? @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ WHAT IS LINUX? and multistack networking including IPv4 and IPv6. It is distributed under the GNU General Public License - see the - accompanying COPYING file for more details. + accompanying COPYING file for more details. ON WHAT HARDWARE DOES IT RUN? @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ DOCUMENTATION: system: there are much better sources available. - There are various README files in the Documentation/ subdirectory: - these typically contain kernel-specific installation notes for some + these typically contain kernel-specific installation notes for some drivers for example. See Documentation/00-INDEX for a list of what is contained in each file. Please read the Changes file, as it contains information about the problems, which may result by upgrading @@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ COMPILING the kernel: To have the build system also tell the reason for the rebuild of each target, use "V=2". The default is "V=0". - - Keep a backup kernel handy in case something goes wrong. This is + - Keep a backup kernel handy in case something goes wrong. This is especially true for the development releases, since each new release contains new code which has not been debugged. Make sure you keep a backup of the modules corresponding to that kernel, as well. If you @@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ COMPILING the kernel: - In order to boot your new kernel, you'll need to copy the kernel image (e.g. .../linux/arch/i386/boot/bzImage after compilation) - to the place where your regular bootable kernel is found. + to the place where your regular bootable kernel is found. - Booting a kernel directly from a floppy without the assistance of a bootloader such as LILO, is no longer supported. @@ -303,10 +303,10 @@ COMPILING the kernel: to update the loading map! If you don't, you won't be able to boot the new kernel image. - Reinstalling LILO is usually a matter of running /sbin/lilo. + Reinstalling LILO is usually a matter of running /sbin/lilo. You may wish to edit /etc/lilo.conf to specify an entry for your old kernel image (say, /vmlinux.old) in case the new one does not - work. See the LILO docs for more information. + work. See the LILO docs for more information. After reinstalling LILO, you should be all set. Shutdown the system, reboot, and enjoy! @@ -314,9 +314,9 @@ COMPILING the kernel: If you ever need to change the default root device, video mode, ramdisk size, etc. in the kernel image, use the 'rdev' program (or alternatively the LILO boot options when appropriate). No need to - recompile the kernel to change these parameters. + recompile the kernel to change these parameters. - - Reboot with the new kernel and enjoy. + - Reboot with the new kernel and enjoy. IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG: @@ -383,7 +383,7 @@ IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG: is followed by a function with a higher address you will find the one you want. In fact, it may be a good idea to include a bit of "context" in your problem report, giving a few lines around the - interesting one. + interesting one. If you for some reason cannot do the above (you have a pre-compiled kernel image or similar), telling me as much about your setup as |