From 77c2e6a020da977adf222bc7e1ab487cce22a6f1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Igor Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:04:25 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update and rename README to README.md --- README | 18 ------------------ README.md | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 16 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 README create mode 100644 README.md diff --git a/README b/README deleted file mode 100644 index 669ac7c32292..000000000000 --- a/README +++ /dev/null @@ -1,18 +0,0 @@ -Linux kernel -============ - -There are several guides for kernel developers and users. These guides can -be rendered in a number of formats, like HTML and PDF. Please read -Documentation/admin-guide/README.rst first. - -In order to build the documentation, use ``make htmldocs`` or -``make pdfdocs``. The formatted documentation can also be read online at: - - https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/ - -There are various text files in the Documentation/ subdirectory, -several of them using the Restructured Text markup notation. - -Please read the Documentation/process/changes.rst file, as it contains the -requirements for building and running the kernel, and information about -the problems which may result by upgrading your kernel. diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..cbafc7511d32 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +

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+ +### Purpose of This Repository + +This repository contains a **customized version of the Linux kernel**, maintained by the **Armbian team**, with specific adaptations for **Rockchip SoCs** (System-on-Chips) used in a wide range of ARM-based single board computers. + +It serves as the base for: + +- **Kernel development and maintenance** for Armbian-supported devices. +- **Hardware enablement**, performance tuning, and stability patches specific to Rockchip-based platforms. +- **Integration with the Armbian build framework** to produce ready-to-use OS images. + +This repository is intended for developers, testers, and contributors working with the Armbian project and the broader Rockchip ARM ecosystem.