Linux: Tainted Kernels, Definitions, Checking and Diagnosing
(Doc ID 395353.1)
Last updated on OCTOBER 20, 2022
Applies to:
Linux OS - Version 2.4 to 2.6 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Version N/A and later Linux Itanium Linux x86-64 Linux x86
Linux ItaniumLinux x86-64Linux x86
Purpose
Describe the terms "Kernel Tainting" and "Tainted Kernel" to assist the determination the implications of running a tainted kernel.
Scope
Allow Linux System Administrators to determine the kernel status with respect to tainting to help readers to see whether the Linux configuration is supportable.
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