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Linux 2.6.0-test11 Kernel Released
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."
proper error handling in do_fork()
So you could say the previous version was forked up?
Given the Gnu/Linux philosophy, 2.6.0 should be called Open Beaver.
Simon
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"
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!
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.
I just compiled test10!
Slacker. I've been running test10 for several day now.
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
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'.
Wah!
Is it really necessary to have every test release on the front page?
Yes, as it happens, it is.
Mod me down with all of your hatred and your journey towards the dark side will be complete!
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
I thought you had to run Windows to use Front Page?
The only reason we have the rights we have is that people just like us died to gain those rights. -- Cheerio Boy
Now _that's_ a smooth name that just rolls off the tongue... :)
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...
'Clean Shaven Beaver'
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?
Well.. maybe. Or Maybe not. But Definitely not sort of.
At least Linus didn't call it the "SCO, fuck your mama" build ;)
"I bow to no man" - Riddick
Open Beaver? Longhorn? could a merge be possible here?
# 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
why don't they just make the tests bigger and make the highest one 10?