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From: John D. Pritchard jdp@cs....
Subject: How does one read the kernel source?
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 1995 17:36:14 -0500



i recall seeing something in section 3 of the manual on kernel debugging,
usually the best way to begin to explore a new system is in a debugger.

of course, halting a kernel is terminal. :-)

> In what order do you suggest to read the kernel source files to understand
> plan9 specific features?

"plan-nouf?", try "plan-nine" or "progetto nove" ;-)

> BTW, how do you pronounce "plan9"? In France, it's something like "plan nough".
> It can also be understood as "New plan".
>