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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."

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  1. New Kernel Tree by artlu · · Score: 0, Redundant

    With the new 2.5 kernel tree being debuted to the world just a few days ago, it is no surprise that a new 'stable' kernel is out in time for the holidays! Thanks to all of those who made it possible.. Time to reboot!
    Happy Holidays,
    AJ

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  2. I haven't finished downloading the last release by 2Bits · · Score: 0, Redundant
    yet on my 56k modem, and a new one is already out? I'm hopeless...

  3. preempt patch for 2.4.17? by xercist · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I don't see it from kernel.org. not even the link on rml's site. Anyone know where it's up yet?

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    grep "xercist" /dev/random ...you'll find me in there someday
  4. I'm going to have to create a "LinBoys" fangroup.. by cybrthng · · Score: 1, Redundant

    I have upgraded from Windows 2000, to W2k SP1, to W2k SP2, IE 5.5 SP2, DirectX 8.0-8.1, IE 6.0 and lots of other hardware upgrades, driver updates and crap and have paid

    $.00

    Infact i only paid 149.00 to upgrade to Windows XP after running 2k for a while that wasn't a bad deal either.

    Now if i have any problems i can submit the crash dump to Microsoft and within 3 days they have analyzed the dump and written back if it is hardware, software, os bug or program bug.

    I can't get that from Linux being an endusers, i don't have time to peruse the code to fix all the bugs that i may come across and well, features WIndows has em all, i'm not waiting for one thing or another then what the latest and greatest will be.

    But waite, i also Have a Suse 7.1 server i bought for a few hundred running an Portal 9iAS server, and i have a Professional RedHat 7.2 i have purchased from redhat. Both of which cost me just as much as my windows solution with the same amnount of support. Linux happily runs my Resin/JSP/XML/XSL development server and makes a great workstation for coding..

    But believe me, your underestimating the value of having upgrades and at the same time not having to download new kernels, compile, tweak, reboot, and crap like that. That is the luxury of Windows. If you need an update, point your browser to windowsupdate and voila.

    Sure Ximian has it, but upgrade your OS to something else and wait... wait.. wait.. and maybe the support will come, or quite possibly after you have already purchased ximian and paid the 9.95 a month for preferred access your already paying out the wazooo for more then what windows costs..

    anywhooo, your not right or wrong, but your point is moot without you actually giving any reasons linux would be cheaper. Time is money, and if it takes a while day for me to download an iso, install, patch, secure, tweak and fix a linux box then that has cost me alot more then a 149.00 cost of XP that has installed out of the box on more hardware then i have ever seen..

    oh well, to each there own.. just thought i'd poke you for a bit