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Linux Kernel Development Report 2017
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KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026 · 23-26 March · Amsterdam REGISTER NOW English Japan China Europe Search PUBLICATION Linux Kernel Development Report 2017 Download Report The Linux kernel is not a young project; it just celebrated its 26th anniversary. The software world is one of constant change, and today’s hot system often doesn’t last past tomorrow, but Linux, after more than a quarter of a century, is going stronger than ever. This is the eighth in a series of regular updates to this document, which has been published roughly annually since 2008. Authors: Jonathan Corbet, LWN.net Greg Kroah-Hartman, The Linux Foundation Download Report Stay Connected with the Linux Foundation