There are many ways for people to start out in Linux kernel development. One good place to start is the [http://www.kerneljanitors.org/ Kernel Janitors] project, where you can become familiar with the Linux kernel source tree and development style by making small cleanups and bug fixes all over the tree, together with the other kernel janitors.

Small Linux features

A good next step is to implement small, relatively self contained, features that the Linux kernel needs but have not been implemented yet. When you "take" such a feature, please add your name in the "Developer" column and the date you decided to take the project in the "Date taken" column.

Projects that could use more help

Another possibility is to get involved with an existing kernel project that needs some help. Since these projects need multiple people, there is no need to claim these.

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