From 9dfdb29eafe678e8e7941d221fedc34cdff2bf8a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Cristian Delgado Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:01:59 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Adding LRM definition --- docs/reference/glossary.md | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/reference/glossary.md b/docs/reference/glossary.md index c18e2a5..a9b853f 100644 --- a/docs/reference/glossary.md +++ b/docs/reference/glossary.md @@ -60,6 +60,15 @@ linux-signed deployment process. This package works in tandem with the linux-meta package to deliver signed kernel updates. +LRM + Stands for Linux Restricted Modules, refers to a collection of software modules + that provide additional, often proprietary or specialized functionality for the + Linux kernel. There modules are typically necessary to enable operation of certain + hardware components, which may not be fully supported by the open source drivers + included in the standard Linux kernel. + + See [LRM] for more information + respin A kernel respin is a rebuild of a kernel package in the same kernel SRU cycle to incorporate fixes or important updates. @@ -94,3 +103,4 @@ unstable kernel [dkms manpages]: https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/noble/en/man8/dkms.8.html [unstable Git repository]: https://code.launchpad.net/~ubuntu-kernel/ubuntu/+source/linux/+git/unstable +[LRM]: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/CustomRestrictedModules