Keeping things simple: the Linux kernel

“One of the huge advantages I have found over the years when
working with Linux machines, is the ingenious design of the kernel
itself. What is amazing about it, is that all device drivers are
either compiled into the kernel itself, or provided as loadable
modules. No searching for 3rd party installation CDs or downloads;
how many times have you tried to re-install Windows, then search
all over for all of the driver CDs that came with the computer,
printers, etc. ? The only time that a driver may be missing from
the Linux kernel by default is either because the kernel is older
than the hardware being used, or that the missing driver is
proprietary and must be installed manually because it can’t be
included in the distribution itself.”

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