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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 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"

  3. 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!

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

    I just compiled test10!

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

  5. 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

  6. 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!

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

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

  9. 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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    1. 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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  10. 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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  11. Re:names by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

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

  12. 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

    ;-)

  13. 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?