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Here is the original manual --[[User:Lmundt|Lmundt]] 18:29, 7 October 2010 (UTC)
http://cm.bell-labs.com/cm/cs/who/dmr/1stEdman.html

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Question

How do the available system calls in modern versions of the Linux Kernel (2.6.30+) compare with the system calls available in the earliest versions of UNIX? How has the system call interface been expanded, and why? Focus on major changes or extensions in functionality.

Answer

Here is the original manual --Lmundt 18:29, 7 October 2010 (UTC) http://cm.bell-labs.com/cm/cs/who/dmr/1stEdman.html