Selecting a Linux Kernel Bug

[Greg KH]

On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 09:48:13PM +0530, Ashwin Jha wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I am a first year graduate student at Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata,
> India. I have to do a small OS assignment. As I always wanted to contribute to
> Linux, I am thinking of working on a Linux kernel bug or a new feature as part
> of my assignment.
> 
> I have never worked on Linux kernel before. So, I need some help for selecting
> a bug or a feature that can be resolved in a month's time. The time period is
> not strict but desired. What I really want is a problem that will help me in
> building a good understanding of Linux kernel.

How about looking at drivers/staging/*/TODO ?  There's lots of things
there that need cleanups and help.

Good luck,

greg k-h