Linux i386 Boot Code HOWTO

I am the author and current maintainer of <Linux i386 Boot Code HOWTO>.

This document describes Linux i386 boot code, serving as a study guide and source commentary. In addition to C-like pseudocode source commentary, it also presents keynotes of toolchains and specs related to kernel development. It is designed to help:

• kernel newbies to understand Linux i386 boot code, and

• kernel veterans to recall Linux boot procedure.

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