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Kernel 2.4.17 Out

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the download-compile-reboot-repeat dept.

ThatComputerGuy writes "Linux kernel 2.4.17 is final, with a lot of fixes/updates. Check out the huge changelog. If you're on a desktop machine, you should try using RML's preempt patch, it definitely helps response times."

2 of 350 comments (clear)

  1. Xmas is just going to have.... by mkmiller · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    to wait this year. Who has time for it when there are better things to do, like downloading and compiling and applying patchs.

  2. Re:Wow by sam@caveman.org · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    try using windowsupdate to get the latest directx (8.1) for windows 95 (see older slashdot story).

    -sam

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    burn the computers. go back to the abacus.