Posted by
timothy
on from the jamie-has-the-munchies dept.
punkmac writes "It's that time again to do the thing we all love to do, compile your shiny new kernel. This time its 2.4.20. The changelog can be found at the usual places, and please use a mirror for all your downloads"
Re:Be kind to kernel.org
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packeteer
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In case you wanna see if you even need the nwe kernel. You can find the changelog here. Dont download it now if you dont need it. there are peopel waiting to use those servers.
Re:how long will it be...
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delta407
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Although I am an avid supporter of linux, I have alot of trouble keeping up with the latest version of my principal programs as well as the ever-changing kernal.
Then you would be aware that Linux is the kernel and nothing more. In this instance, your service pack is patch-2.4.20.bz2, and that's it.
installing service packs in windows2000/XP, it updated the kernal and main programs like IE and media player all at once
Here's the thing: Linux doesn't have programs tied into the operating system that much. You could have a running Linux system without using a single GNU tool. As such, proposing service packs for Linux is nonsensical.
but I won't begin to start using [Linux] as my primary OS untill it has service packs.
Linux itself has service packs. Your distribution, on the other hand, is responsible for the rest of the pieces of software on your computer, and each distro has a different means of staying current. RedHat has up2date, Debian has 'apt-get update', and Gentoo has 'emerge -u'. Take your pick.
Re:how long will it be...
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Trane+Francks
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I don't quite understand the obsession with using the latest and greatest. I'm not going to grab this and compile it for my machine; a) 2.4.19 works fine
I used to be latest/greatest, but I've discovered that I wind up with a lot more time to do other things when I go with a more basic approach: keep up-to-date with Slackware's security updates.
I'm still running 2.4.18 with a -- *gasp* -- default kernel. I don't even bother compiling 'em for my machine anymore. Too damn lazy.:lol:
Re:how long will it be...
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cranos
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You raise some good points but I have to say this. Microsoft has the benefit of actually owning the software that they release Service Packs for - from the Kernel to their Web Browser. The same cannot be said for OSS projects.
There is an equivelance to service packs in the Linux world, and that is the distro. If you think about it, each *.* distro is basically a service pack, bringing updated and more robust code in an easy to use package.
Re:That's all well and good, but is this really ne
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Anonymous Coward
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If Microsoft, Sun, HP or any other (not linux) OS Development company/corpotation announced a new version of thier product, it would also be news. (here on Slashdot)
start thinking, stop whining, and the wonders will part.
Re:That's all well and good, but is this really ne
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Moloch666
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I continue to wonder why every kernel release some one must complain why it isn't news or express how they don't care. Slashdot does not revolve around you, although by tweaking some of your preferences you can get it close.
-- Understanding is a three-edged sword. -- Kosh Naranek
Re:small VM updates...
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kinko
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Yes I do know that. But Linus was maintaining it when they made a "small" change to the VM sub-system that involved gutting the whole thing.
Slashdot Mirror
In case you wanna see if you even need the nwe kernel. You can find the changelog here. Dont download it now if you dont need it. there are peopel waiting to use those servers.
unzip; strip; touch; finger; mount; fsck; more; yes; unmount; sleep
Here's the thing: Linux doesn't have programs tied into the operating system that much. You could have a running Linux system without using a single GNU tool. As such, proposing service packs for Linux is nonsensical.
Linux itself has service packs. Your distribution, on the other hand, is responsible for the rest of the pieces of software on your computer, and each distro has a different means of staying current. RedHat has up2date, Debian has 'apt-get update', and Gentoo has 'emerge -u'. Take your pick.
I'm still running 2.4.18 with a -- *gasp* -- default kernel. I don't even bother compiling 'em for my machine anymore. Too damn lazy.
You raise some good points but I have to say this. Microsoft has the benefit of actually owning the software that they release Service Packs for - from the Kernel to their Web Browser. The same cannot be said for OSS projects.
There is an equivelance to service packs in the Linux world, and that is the distro. If you think about it, each *.* distro is basically a service pack, bringing updated and more robust code in an easy to use package.
If Microsoft, Sun, HP or any other (not linux) OS Development company/corpotation announced a new version of thier product, it would also be news. (here on Slashdot)
start thinking, stop whining, and the wonders will part.
I continue to wonder why every kernel release some one must complain why it isn't news or express how they don't care. Slashdot does not revolve around you, although by tweaking some of your preferences you can get it close.
Understanding is a three-edged sword. -- Kosh Naranek
Yes I do know that. But Linus was maintaining it when they made a "small" change to the VM sub-system that involved gutting the whole thing.
But you already knew that too...