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diff --git a/2008/how_and_why_kernel-fht2008/html/mgp00032.txt b/2008/how_and_why_kernel-fht2008/html/mgp00032.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2b89c21 --- /dev/null +++ b/2008/how_and_why_kernel-fht2008/html/mgp00032.txt @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +How and why to work with the Linux kernel community +Practical Rules + +2. Interfaces +If there is a standard interface, use it +If insufficient: Don't invent new interfaces, try to extend existing ones +If there is an existing interface in a later (e.g. development) release upstream, backport that interface +Don't be afraid to touch API's if they're inefficient +Remember, you have the source and _can_ change them + |