Linux 2.4 Service Pack 14 (!!). I'm running Service Pack 4 just fine and I haven't really seen a reason to apply the latest Service Pack as soon as it comes out, unless the changelog mentioned a significant security fix. Otherwise, if it's not broke, don't fix it
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Life on the edge is too stressful
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smallstepforman
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I dont want to sound like an old fart, but isn't this kernel dance a bit too breakneck. Once update per quarter (every 3 months) is acceptable, but an update every 6 days is reckless and irresponsible. Just check the change log - this is nothing more than a bug fix release. THE PREVIOUS VERSION SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN RELEASED UNTIL BUGS GOT IRONED OUT.
I'm off to check the FreeBSD release. Less hectic. Better VM.
After all, isn't the point of an OS to run *apps*?
Nope, sorry, the chief reason for the existense of the kernel is to provide fodder for/. articles like this one. It also happens to a good compiler benchmark/regression suite, and the uptime dicksize wars it generates are fun, but really, the main reason is useless/. articles.
You're the same person that likes to rag on Jon Katz every time he posts, aren't you? I don't think the editors were listening to you then either..
Tove Torvalds is a rugmunching dyke
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Anonymous Coward
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the Linux kernel is a stinky, steaming shitpile. is it Troll Tuesday yet?
From the changelog
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SilentChris
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"- me: clena up page dirty handling"
English speak first language, yes?
Honestly, anyone have an idea what he's saying?
Re:Ha! I am ahead of the crowd!
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Anonymous Coward
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I took a different tact. I typed
mail someonewhofuckingcares@somewhere.else
Re:Hmmm...
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Anonymous Coward
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I'm synchronizing my cock into your sisters sweet, tight meat-sheath.
Woopee
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Anonymous Coward
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Another version of the worst piece of fucking shit kernel ever! Plus i hope Transmeta tanks!
Re:YHBT
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Anonymous Coward
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Yes, that silly mofo was quite Trolled.
Re:Please smell my anus.
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Anonymous Coward
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Not at all. I've always liked Roquefort. There's something about Puy-de-dome which really gets me turned on.
Slashdot is racist!
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Anonymous Coward
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In the MS post I submitted it earlier and it was rejected BECAUSE I AM A BLACK MAN!!!!! I am SUING SLASHDOT
Contact me @ msafy@yahoo.com I need to make this a class action suit!
(1) | 2 Whats an SMM driver? (Score:0)
by Anonymous Coward on Mon November 05, 09:42 PM (#2525723) Just curious because i own an i8k and it has been working great with 2.4.
[ Reply to This | Parent ] Woopee (Score:-1, Troll)
by Anonymous Coward on Mon November 05, 09:40 PM (#2525712) Another version of the worst piece of fucking shit kernel ever! Plus i hope Transmeta tanks!
[ Reply to This | Parent ] 2.4.14 not ready yet either (Score:2, Interesting)
by (startx) (whocares@/dev/null) on Mon November 05, 09:38 PM (#2525703)
(User #37027 Info | http://smartguy.ontheweb.cx) looks like this one isn't ready yet either. loop.c needs some sergery, or else the whole thing won't even compile, dying at
drivers/block/block.o: In function `lo_send':
drivers/block/block.o(.text+0x894f): undefined reference to `deactivate_page'
drivers/block/block.o(.text+0x8999): undefined reference to `deactivate_page'
make: *** [vmlinux] Error 1
it's allready been posted to the lkml, look for a 2.4.15-pre1 or at least a loop.c patch to come around soon.
[ Reply to This | Parent ] here's a patch for it (Score:1)
by (startx) (whocares@/dev/null) on Mon November 05, 09:54 PM (#2525768)
(User #37027 Info | http://smartguy.ontheweb.cx) yeah, I know replying to ones' self if lame, whatever. Here is a patch from the lkml.
Re:A kernel hacker's first language...
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SilentChris
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Most coders that I know of are exceptional typers/spellers. Kind of makes you wonder about the quality of the Linux code...
Angry Black Man is a TROLL!!!
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Anonymous Coward
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Before you moderate this up, PLEASE check Angry Black Man's posting history, READ his posts, and check the links in those posts. You'll see that every one of them is an Adequacy-style troll.
Proof that Angry Black Man is a troll:
1. Most of his posts are crafted to look informative but contain gross factual errors that nobody could make inadvertantly.
2. Angry Black Man posted to the old Trolltalk.
3. Angry Black Man often goes for obvious karma-whores early in a story, such as copy-pasting kernel release notes.
4. Angry Black Man often lies about his identity and flat-out makes things up in order to deceive people.
5. Angry Black Man lies about his race -- he is NOT Black, he is a pasty-white Adequacy editor. Black people are not intelligent enough to use computers, so obviously he is not black.
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How come Linux is only up to 2.4 when windows is up to 2002????
Note to Linux developers: take a note from BSD, put out infrequent releases that WORK, not frequent crap that DOESN'T.
Linux 2.4 Service Pack 14 (!!). I'm running Service Pack 4 just fine and I haven't really seen a reason to apply the latest Service Pack as soon as it comes out, unless the changelog mentioned a significant security fix. Otherwise, if it's not broke, don't fix it
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I dont want to sound like an old fart, but isn't this kernel dance a bit too breakneck. Once update per quarter (every 3 months) is acceptable, but an update every 6 days is reckless and irresponsible. Just check the change log - this is nothing more than a bug fix release. THE PREVIOUS VERSION SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN RELEASED UNTIL BUGS GOT IRONED OUT.
I'm off to check the FreeBSD release. Less hectic. Better VM.
Revolution = Evolution
Nope, sorry, the chief reason for the existense of the kernel is to provide fodder for /. articles like this one. It also happens to a good compiler benchmark/regression suite, and the uptime dicksize wars it generates are fun, but really, the main reason is useless /. articles.
You're the same person that likes to rag on Jon Katz every time he posts, aren't you? I don't think the editors were listening to you then either..
the Linux kernel is a stinky, steaming shitpile. is it Troll Tuesday yet?
English speak first language, yes?
Honestly, anyone have an idea what he's saying?
I took a different tact. I typed
mail someonewhofuckingcares@somewhere.else
I'm synchronizing my cock into your sisters sweet, tight meat-sheath.
Another version of the worst piece of fucking shit kernel ever! Plus i hope Transmeta tanks!
Yes, that silly mofo was quite Trolled.
Not at all. I've always liked Roquefort. There's something about Puy-de-dome which really gets me turned on.
In the MS post I submitted it earlier and it was rejected BECAUSE I AM A BLACK MAN!!!!! I am SUING SLASHDOT Contact me @ msafy@yahoo.com I need to make this a class action suit! (1) | 2 Whats an SMM driver? (Score:0) by Anonymous Coward on Mon November 05, 09:42 PM (#2525723) Just curious because i own an i8k and it has been working great with 2.4. [ Reply to This | Parent ] Woopee (Score:-1, Troll) by Anonymous Coward on Mon November 05, 09:40 PM (#2525712) Another version of the worst piece of fucking shit kernel ever! Plus i hope Transmeta tanks! [ Reply to This | Parent ] 2.4.14 not ready yet either (Score:2, Interesting) by (startx) (whocares@/dev/null) on Mon November 05, 09:38 PM (#2525703) (User #37027 Info | http://smartguy.ontheweb.cx) looks like this one isn't ready yet either. loop.c needs some sergery, or else the whole thing won't even compile, dying at drivers/block/block.o: In function `lo_send': drivers/block/block.o(.text+0x894f): undefined reference to `deactivate_page' drivers/block/block.o(.text+0x8999): undefined reference to `deactivate_page' make: *** [vmlinux] Error 1 it's allready been posted to the lkml, look for a 2.4.15-pre1 or at least a loop.c patch to come around soon. [ Reply to This | Parent ] here's a patch for it (Score:1) by (startx) (whocares@/dev/null) on Mon November 05, 09:54 PM (#2525768) (User #37027 Info | http://smartguy.ontheweb.cx) yeah, I know replying to ones' self if lame, whatever. Here is a patch from the lkml.
Most coders that I know of are exceptional typers/spellers. Kind of makes you wonder about the quality of the Linux code...
Before you moderate this up, PLEASE check Angry Black Man's posting history, READ his posts, and check the links in those posts. You'll see that every one of them is an Adequacy-style troll.
Proof that Angry Black Man is a troll:
1. Most of his posts are crafted to look informative but contain gross factual errors that nobody could make inadvertantly.
2. Angry Black Man posted to the old Trolltalk.
3. Angry Black Man often goes for obvious karma-whores early in a story, such as copy-pasting kernel release notes.
4. Angry Black Man often lies about his identity and flat-out makes things up in order to deceive people.
5. Angry Black Man lies about his race -- he is NOT Black, he is a pasty-white Adequacy editor. Black people are not intelligent enough to use computers, so obviously he is not black.
Please send his karma to negro hell.
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