Kernel

["Scott Henson" <shenson2@wvu.edu>]

I am not new to linux, but this is the first time I am taking an intrest in
what my system will have on it.  Before a fried set me up with redhat and it
ran quite well.  Now I am trying to put debian on my new computer. I built
this computer personally, so I am now taking a personal intrest in the
software that is going on it(go fig).  So if someone could please explain to
me all this stuff going around about the kernel and how the changes should
be in the development version.  I am also intrested in Alan Cox who he is,
what his version of the kernel is all about, and how good that kernel is.  I
have already read a few kernel how-tos and some other documentation, but it
is for some reason not clicking.  Thank you in advance for your time.