Where is linux kernel source starting point?

Question

Well, after finishing an advanced C programming course i decided to take a look at the code of Giants. I wanted to have a look at Linux kernel source but as much as it's complicated I can't get to the starting point ! The main function or the first line of code to be executed after grub loads.

Would you please help me locate the first line of code to be executed in linux kernel 2.6 ?

I would recommend starting with something simpler than a kernel. — SLaks, Dec 02 '10 at 19:20
Yes, or at least something simpler than a monolithic kernel. Perhaps start with [Fiasco](http://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/fiasco/)? — Thomas M. DuBuisson, Dec 02 '10 at 20:35
Open version: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/18266063/does-kernel-have-main-function — Ciro Santilli OurBigBook.com, Nov 07 '15 at 20:41

score 14 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 02 '10 at 19:28

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linux/init/main.c:start_kernel()

answered Dec 02 '10 at 19:28

Nikolai Fetissov

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That's not even close to the start, despite the name :) – mpe Dec 06 '10 at 11:39
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But it's a good starting point :) – Nikolai Fetissov Dec 06 '10 at 15:31

Where is linux kernel source starting point?

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