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Linux 2.6.0-test9 Released

Posted by timothy on from the asymptotia dept.

keesh writes "Linux kernel 2.6.0-test9 is now out. Changes include SATA support and XFS and CIFS fixes. Because of the change freeze, this is a fairly minor update. In the announcement, Linus suggests that -test10 will be the final release before 2.6.0-final. Don't forget to use a mirror."

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  1. Re:Whoa... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

    There are still a lot of problems with fb in 2.6 and will be for several versions judging from the development. But there's some interesting conversations regarding graphics on the lkml.

  2. Re:For a kernel compilation newbie... by GigsVT · · Score: 2, Insightful

    You both probably know this, but unless you have a specific need to run 2.6, or you want to get involved in reporting bugs and such (or you just feel a compelling need to live on the edge), it's probably best to stay with 2.4 for now.

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  3. Re:Not ready for prime time by aardvarkjoe · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Don't forget that the vast majority of increased code size is in new drivers. You won't be running a kernel that incorporates more than a fraction of that code. In fact, IIRC, the size of the base code actually decreased between 2.2 and 2.4.

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