Becoming a Linux Kernel Programmer?

Posted by Cliff on Thursday August 28, 2003 @05:04PM from the take-many-slow-steps dept.

Young Grasshoopa asks: "In my 6 years of IT life, I've been a sys admin, perl programmer, and a config. mgmt. engineer. I've recently learned programming in C, and somehow ended up learning a bit of Linux Kernel programming as well. I now have developed a strong motivation to become a Linux kernel developer, but given my background, I am not sure how to approach companies or Open Source Project groups. I ask all those who were in a similar situation - how do you become a full-time kernel developer?"

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getting acquanted by bmac · 2003-08-28 18:51 · Score: 5, Interesting

Your best bet (not that I have done this or have any inclination to do so) may be to be a part of documenting the code area(s) you are interested in working on. This will thoroughly acquaint you with the code and provide a much-needed service that may get your foot in the door.

Just a thought,
bmac

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