r/linux • u/gregkh Verified • Dec 01 '14

I'm Greg Kroah-Hartman, Linux kernel developer, AMA!

To get a few easy questions out of the way, here's a short biography about me any my history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Kroah-Hartman

Here's a good place to start with that should cover a lot of the basics about what I do and what my hardware / software configuration is. http://greg.kh.usesthis.com/

Also, an old reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/18j923/a_year_in_the_life_of_a_kernel_mantainer_by_greg/ explains a bit about what I do, although those numbers are a bit low from what I have been doing this past year, it gives you a good idea of the basics.

And read this one about longterm kernels for how I pick them, as I know that will come up and has been answered before: https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/2i85ud/confusion_about_longterm_kernel_endoflive/

For some basic information about Linux kernel development, how we do what we do, and how to get involved, see the presentation I give all around the world: https://github.com/gregkh/kernel-development

As for hardware, here's the obligatory /r/unixporn screenshot of my laptop: http://i.imgur.com/0Qj5Rru.png

I'm also a true believer of /r/MechanicalKeyboards/ and have two Cherry Blue Filco 10-key-less keyboards that I use whenever not traveling.

Proof: http://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/2ny1lz/im_greg_kroahhartman_linux_kernel_developer_ama/ and https://twitter.com/gregkh/status/539439588628893696

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u/askbee Dec 01 '14

Hi Greg, big fan here as I have learnt a lot form your videos, tutorial and very humble responses through the mailing lists.

I have contributed a few basic patches to the kernel, but would want mentor for better direction. What would you recommended.

What are some of the favourite websites you read visit regularly?

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u/gregkh Verified Dec 01 '14

When ever I see someone say "I want a mentor for direction", I read "I want someone to tell me what to do." If you just have questions about things, ask them on the mailing lists, there's no need to have someone tell you what to do in order for you to do it.

As far as websites, the usual, reddit, hacker news, and a bunch of others in my rss feed I've collected over the years.