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First Embedded Release Of 2.6-Series Kernel

Posted by timothy on from the even-numbers dept.

An anonymous reader writes "LynuxWork's BlueCat Linux 5.0, based on a 2.6-series Linux kernel, is now available for public beta testing, with a projected final release date set for November. LynuxWorks claims this to be the first public availability of embedded Linux based on the new kernel. Key new features include: improved kernel preemption; 0(1) scheduler; improved POSIX threading support; Interested participants in BlueCat 5.0 beta program may apply at www.lynuxworks.com."

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  1. quite interesting ... by Dreadlord · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I wonder if Sharp is going to use the new kernel in their next line of Linux based products, I have a Zaurus PDA and I'm quite happy with it, if the new kernel gives s better performance and stability, then I'm going for it.

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