Hour 10. The FreeBSD Kernel and Device Tree
We have talked briefly about the role of the kernel in previous hours of the book. In this hour, we will look at the kernel in greater depth. In addition, you will see how to build a new kernel and the reasons why you might want to do so.
In this hour, you will learn:
What the kernel is and why you need it
Why you might want to build a new kernel
How to work with the kernel configuration file
How to build and install the new kernel
What you need to know about the device tree
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