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Torvalds: Test The kernel, 2.6 May Be Out In 2003

Posted by timothy on from the december-18 dept.

Jan Stafford writes "In this interview, Linus Torvalds talks up the test version of the 2.6 Linux kernel released last weekend. He also hints at when a stable, production 2.6.0 might be released." Specifically, Linux encourages big shops to test out the improved high-end capabilities.

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  1. OK, I've had problems by wowbagger · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Since installing 2.6.0-test9 under RH9, and after pulling the updated module-init tools, I had the following problems:

    RPM died - had to get the bleeding edge version from Rawhide and install it.
    Vi would coredump on exit - had to get the latest glibc* from Rawhide.
    Wine died - still working on that one.

    I had to fight to get the new module tools to load the correct AGPGART module to support the radeon DRI driver.

    I'm a little worried that a kernel change is breaking fairly generic userspace apps like RPM and vi (Wine I can understand to some extent....)

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  2. Andrew an Alan by 4of12 · · Score: 2, Interesting

    The real test of 2.6.0 will be seeing if fantastic Andrew Morton can field the breadth and depth of kernel issues as well as the amazing Alan Cox.

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    1. Re:Andrew an Alan by devphil · · Score: 2, Interesting


      Why is that the real test?

      I choose particular models/versions of hardware and software based on many factors, and the champion individual maintainers have never figured into it. I'm curious why that should make a difference.

      ("Hey, you! Developer! The Customer says that the kernel version you required with our latest product sets the building on fire!" "But, but, but, that's a minor detail! The real test of the core of an operating system is how well the maintainer dude handles patches and bug reports! And this kernel version is maintained by a guy with cool hair, too!")

      Sorry, I'm not flaming you, I'm just poking fun. Good maintainership means a lot to every project -- look how well XFree86 isn't doing in this regard -- but I'm missing how it's "the real test". Help me out here?
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  3. Re:Yeah, right by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Interesting

    AC Dip Shit,

    We have i386 boxes running 2.4.10 with 16meg of RAM on a 32meg Doc. Go complain somewhere else or rebuild your kernel :)