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Linux 2.6.0-test11 Kernel Released

Posted by simoniker on from the dam-straight dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Linus Torvalds has released his final 2.6.0-test kernel, calling it the 'Beaver In Detox'. Following this release, Linus says that 2.6 development will be led by Andrew Morton. The kernel's name refers in jest to the previous release, which Linus had named "Stoned Beaver". It contains a fix for the aic7xxx driver, proper error handling in do_fork(), some firewire fixes, and correction of a few skbuff leakage points. Download it from a kernel.org mirror."

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  1. Fork it all by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    proper error handling in do_fork()

    So you could say the previous version was forked up?

  2. names by bersl2 · · Score: 1, Funny

    So will the release of 2.6.0 now be called "Beaver in Rehab?"

    1. Re:names by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

      Given the Gnu/Linux philosophy, 2.6.0 should be called Open Beaver.

      Simon

    2. Re:names by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny
      Haven't you seen Half Baked? No one needs rehab for getting stoned.

      On a side note, Linus "went on to note that he'll be too busy eating for the next few days to check his email." I know it's Thanksgiving and all, but no one eats a whole weekend away unless they're...

      No way, dude! Far out! Linus has the munchies, man!

    3. Re:names by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      Open Beaver? Longhorn? could a merge be possible here?

  3. Names make a difference! by Sponge+Bath · · Score: 5, Funny

    Some may scoff at changing a release name to suit customers and corporate supporters, but it is a simple and useful thing to do.

    I suggest the next release should go a step further. Something smooth, something that rolls off of the tongue, something like "Clean Shaven Beaver"

    1. Re:Names make a difference! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny
      Besides, forrest creatures using drugs is funny.

      Speaking as a forrest creature who has recently come out of rehab for prescription pain medication, I find that statement to be offensive.

      Please, moderators, make sure justice is served and silence this dangerous opinion.

    2. Re:Names make a difference! by Lovepump · · Score: 3, Funny

      I get the impressions most slashdotters would like any old beaver, stoned or not.

    3. Re:Names make a difference! by cpeterso · · Score: 2, Funny


      Linux 2.4 had the Greased Weasel, so shouldn't Linux 2.6 have a Greased Beaver?

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    4. Re:Names make a difference! by Saeger · · Score: 3, Funny
      Trying. To. Relax. But. Can't.

      Human Resource #761965B:
      Corporatization of Personality: Complete.
      Humanity Remaining: None.
      Political Correctness Rating: 9.93
      Sphincter Hardness (Mohs Scale): 10.1

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    5. Re:Names make a difference! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      I personally think people that find "stoned beaver" to be "inappropriate" need to lighten up a bit.

      Or you could say that they need to light up a big one.

  4. Let me get this straight by niko9 · · Score: 2, Funny

    BSD is always dying, and now the Tux has hit rock bottom on sex and hard drugs?

    Linux must be a fan of the Sex Pistols.

    1. Re:Let me get this straight by bronaugh · · Score: 1, Funny

      Take it tux?

      That little devil is up to more than meets the eye...

  5. Re:Fuck by blixel · · Score: 4, Funny

    I just compiled test10!

    Slacker. I've been running test10 for several day now.

  6. For those who didn't read the parent... by blixel · · Score: 5, Funny

    No word on a resolution for the problem with pre-empt, at least none that can be seen with a search for "preempt" in the page. :-P

  7. How cool is Linus? by Eberlin · · Score: 1, Funny

    There's no way this isn't going to sound like an absolute fanboy post but oh well -- how cool is this guy? Doesn't seem at all smug, great sense of humor, and not afraid to tell the world he's got a turkey affinity...not to mention some freudian obsession with beavers all of a sudden. He seems more people-esque instead of acting like a mega-deity (which he is), which is awesome.

    Man, if I had my choice in operating systems, I'd want this guy coding it! Oh wait, I do...and sure enough, he does. /me fades into the background while doing the "We're not worthy!" chant.

  8. Stop this filth by MrEd · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's no wonder that the Linux Kernel development process isn't being taken seriously, what with the childish drug references and sexual innuendo being spouted. We need a wholesome, filth-free name to call the 2.6.0 release. I propose 'squeaky clean beaver'.

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    Wah!

  9. Re:Question by grasshoppa · · Score: 4, Funny

    Is it really necessary to have every test release on the front page?

    Yes, as it happens, it is.

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  10. Re:Fuck by angryelephant · · Score: 2, Funny

    I was seriously planning a quiet night at home compiling test 9 right before I read this. I was going to stop at the store on the way and pick up a nice bottle of wine, one of those claim jumper tv dinners that feeds a small army, maybe some candles. release 11 - good grief, this changes everything. # times i have recompiled the kernel in the last week - 3 # times i have gotten busy with the girlfriend in the last week - 0

  11. Re:Question by red+floyd · · Score: 2, Funny

    I thought you had to run Windows to use Front Page?

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  12. Clean Shaven Beaver by Tumbleweed · · Score: 4, Funny

    Now _that's_ a smooth name that just rolls off the tongue... :)

  13. Re:Fuck by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    You're so right.

    I can take care of the business of compiling the kernel without distraction, now that they have machines that can 'do the work' for the GF.
    There are even pay-per-view websites devoted to these things...

  14. How about by TCaM · · Score: 2, Funny

    'Clean Shaven Beaver'

  15. Sorry Tux, Here comes Bux. by Bill,+Shooter+of+Bul · · Score: 4, Funny

    Looks like Tux has been replaced in Linus' heart. Thats Great! I've always prefered Beaver meat to Penguin. Plus, you can make the coolest hats out of Beaver pelts. Now we just need a name for the little fellow. How about Bux?

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    Well.. maybe. Or Maybe not. But Definitely not sort of.
    1. Re:Sorry Tux, Here comes Bux. by Bill,+Shooter+of+Bul · · Score: 2, Funny

      I've further decided that the Name Bux should be pronounced "bucks" to emphisise the money that you will save using Linux 2.6. It will help us market it to the big wigs who need cute woodland creatures and catcy marketing slogans.

      Such as:

      Is your company thowing money out with windows? Get Bux now! He'll show you the eightfold path to saving major bucks.

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      Well.. maybe. Or Maybe not. But Definitely not sort of.
    2. Re:Sorry Tux, Here comes Bux. by kinnell · · Score: 4, Funny

      Wouldn't Fux be a better name for a beaver mascot?

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  16. At least Linus by Nonillion · · Score: 4, Funny

    At least Linus didn't call it the "SCO, fuck your mama" build ;)

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    1. Re:At least Linus by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Wouldn't that be the 2.4 "greased weasel" build?

      Darl reminds me of a greased weasel sometimes...

      Often, actually...

    2. Re:At least Linus by staed · · Score: 2, Funny

      Think SCO's gonna try to force a renaming of it to "Stolen Beaver"

  17. Re:Fuck by fiftyLou · · Score: 5, Funny

    # times i have recompiled the kernel in the last week - 3
    # times i have gotten busy with the girlfriend in the last week - 0

    Huh. How ironic is this.
    Number of times I have recompiled the kernel in the last week - 0
    Number of times I have gotten busy with your girlfriend in the last week - 3

    ;-)

  18. this test goes to 11? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    why don't they just make the tests bigger and make the highest one 10?

  19. This was posted yeasterday: by GNUALMAFUERTE · · Score: 1, Funny

    http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/11/26/015725 5
    We should add a "Torvalds makes you happier everyday" section.

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