“This month, we start a new series of articles on Linux
internals. We will travel the innards of the Linux kernels of the
2.0.x, 2.2.x, and the new 2.4.x series. Although many articles are
written every week on how to best use Linux, very few articles have
reviewed the internal kernel. Why is it necessary to know how the
kernel works?”
“For one thing, understanding your kernel better will help
you prevent problems before they occur. If you are using Linux as a
server, most problems will start to appear under stress. This
is exactly when it becomes essential to know your way around the
kernel to assess the nature of the problems….”
“This month we will start with the Linux process model.”