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.

For Kernel Hackers

Please add suitable projects here to help Computer Science students do something useful in the time they need to spend on projects anyway. Suitable projects:

• Are relatively self contained, so the code could be merged into the kernel after the student is done with the project.
• Have clearly defined functionality, so the student has goals and can determine whether (s)he achieved them.
• Can be of various sizes. Students need projects anywhere from 6 weeks part-time to 6 months full-time effort.
• If possible, are useful to the Linux kernel. Maybe something from your own TODO list that you did not get around to?

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.

Larger projects

Alternatively, there are some larger projects. Again, when you "take" such a project, 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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