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Linux Kernel 2.6.0-test10 Released
antrix angler writes "Linus Torvalds released the 2.6.0-test10 Linux kernel today, tentatively calling it the "stoned beaver" release. Linus plans to hand the kernel over to Andrew Morton in a few weeks, and then it will be up to Andrew to decide when we see the final 2.6.0 stable kernel. Download it from a mirror."
Why thank you, I just had it stuffed.
-- Note: If you don't agree with me, don't bother replying. I won't read it.
I think this name confirms Linus's rockstar-like role in the open source world, as it shows he is now addicted to both drugs and sex.
Ever since the "greased weasel" series of
kernel releases I have been stuck for a good name.
This release is tentatively called the "stoned beaver" release (beavers are
_almost_ as good as weasels, as I'm sure Scott Adams would agree).
I think that the "Stoned Beaver" is almost as good of a name as "Greased Weasel". However, I would like to submit the following suggestion.
I feel that "Stoned Beaver" sends the impression that this release has problems with volatile (short-term) memory and gets the munchies for more resources.
To improve market visibility, I recommend that the next testing release be named "Shaved Beaver". I feel this name denotes something that is sleek and highly visible. The only shortcoming I could foresee for this name are emails or newsgroup postings with the subject line "Shaved Beaver ready for pounding". It may be a possible problem for SPAM filters.
I agree that it's tough to beat "Greased Weasel", but if you really are stuck coming up with a new name, I think "Greased Beaver" would be almost as good.
It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. -Frederick Douglass
And what's wrong with drugs and sex, anyway? I mean I could understand being against sex addiction, but drugs?
Oh wait, that came out all wrong...
No matter how many of my rights are taken away, somehow I still don't feel safe. -Frigid Monkey