How Big Is a Linux Kernel?
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What is the size of Linux?

The base install of Linux requires about 4 GB of space.

How much is Linux kernel?

The development effort estimate comes close to 60,000 Person-Years. – How Much Does the Linux Kernel Cost? Applying this test to the Linux kernel included in Fedora 9 found the value to be 6.8 million lines of code worth $1.4 billion. The development effort estimate for the kernel alone exceeds 7500 Person-Years.

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