"Understanding the underlying technology is important. Very often, with Linux, you have the source code, but not much of the internal documentation."
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About Alan Cox
Alan Cox is a British software engineer known for his significant contributions to the development of the Linux kernel. He became involved with Linux in the early 1990s and was a key developer for many years, working closely with Linus Torvalds. Cox is renowned for his work on improving stability, networking, and security in the Linux kernel. He has also been involved in various open-source projects and is a respected figure in the global open-source community.
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