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Linux Kernel 2.6.0-test8 Released

Posted by michael on from the closer-to-fine dept.

djcapelis writes "It's that time again. Latest release is hot off the presses in this final bit of stabilization before 2.6.0 is finally released. Changelog: here. Use mirrors if you're nice, but kernel.org has a nice little bandwidth readout on the front page so you can see how hard their servers are being hit if you don't feel like tracking one down. A few XFS changes from SGI in there as well if anyone is still worried on that topic. Watch for the MM patches when they come out. The FTP server seems to be snappier for some."

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  1. nifty meter by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    ... but kernel.org has a nice little bandwidth readout on the front page so you can see how hard their servers are being hit...

    how many people are going to go there not to download, but just to see the nifty meter and end up slashdotting them ;)

  2. Do I by 110010001000 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Do I need to pay SCO $699 for this release too? Or does the license I purchased from them cover this as well?

  3. Microsoft Dismisses Linux Kernel 2.6.0-test8 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    On the eve of the Linux 2.6 introduction for personal computers, Microsoft's General Manager, Windows Division, Dave Fester posted his thoughts on Linux Kernel 2.6.0-test8. In his comments, Fester concludes that Linux Kernel 2.6.0-test8 is too limited for PC users.

    "Unless Linux decides to make radical changes to their service model, a Linux-based operating system will still remain a closed system, where PC owners cannot access content from other operating systems," said Fester. "Additionally, users of Linux are limited to programs from Redhat's install CD... this is a drawback for PC users, who expect choice in music programs, choice in games, and choice in Word Processors from a wide-variety of Microsoft products to use for various purposes. Lastly, if you use Linux's desktop environment along with Linux, you don't have the ability of using the over 40 different Windows XP-compatible GUI skins. When I'm paying for a desktop environment, I want to know that I have choices today and in the future."

    When asked how the Linux Kernel 2.60-test8 differs from Windows-based services, Fester talks about Microsoft Office and the different types of options it will offer users. Fester concludes that it will be the best experience that ultimately wins over consumers.

    "All told, copmputer fans should look for services that offer the best experience and take advantage of the best digital rights platform available for PCs. With Windows XP 2003, you get faster starts, better quality internet, and support for the most websites," Fester said.

  4. 17MB on a floppy? by bbk · · Score: 3, Funny

    17493892 bytes?

    You can put roughly 17MB of data on one floppy? Wow! I'm upgrading to test-8 ASAP.

    (nice troll by the way)

    -bbk

  5. Re:does anyone know by Drakon · · Score: 5, Funny
    you're asking the question wrong. To quote from bash.org:
    <dm> I discovered that you'd never get an answer to a problem from Linux Gurus by asking. You have to troll in order for someone to help you with a Linux problem.
    <dm> For example, I didn't know how to find files by contents and the man pages were way too confusing. What did I do? I knew from experience that if I just asked, I'd be told to read the man pages even though it was too hard for me.
    <dm> Instead, I did what works. Trolling. By stating that Linux sucked because it was so hard to find a file compared to Windows, I got every self-described Linux Guru around the world coming to my aid. They gave me examples after examples of different ways to do it. All this in order to prove to everyone that Linux was better.
    <dm> So if you're starting out Linux, I advise you to use the same method as I did to get help. Start the sentence with "Linux is gay because it can't do XXX like Windows can". You will have PhDs running to tell you how to solve your problems.
    --
    Buttsex.
  6. Re:does anyone know by binary+paladin · · Score: 3, Funny

    Funny that, I used to go into IRC rooms with the handle "beach`girl" and those nerds were dying to help me out. I dunno know the name of the chick whose picture I was handing out to them when they asked but hey... that got something new to wank to and pretend it was a Linux interested girl and I got information.

    Maybe this should make me feel dirty but... I'm pretty much a whore.