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Linux Kernel 2.6.3 Has Been Released [updated]

Posted by timothy on from the shhhh dept.

justinarthur writes "At 04:36 UTC, Linux kernel version 2.6.3 has been made available. As is typical, downloaders are advised to utilize a mirror upon file availability. There are many changes from version 2.6.2, including recent ALSA patches, XFS fixes, and updates in many other areas." Update: 02/18 14:15 GMT by T : Peter Willis points out that kernel 2.4.25 (changelog) was also released, and writes "Incidentally, a security advisory dated today states there is an exploit in kernels up to 2.4.24 and 2.6.2, but the two releases today don't seem to reflect any changes, so get ready to patch up as soon as a patch pops up. More details on the vulnerability here."

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  1. SCO's code is available for perusal by ObviousGuy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Wait until 2.6.4 when that code has been removed.

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    1. Re:SCO's code is available for perusal by BrynM · · Score: 4, Funny
      Wait until 2.6.4 when that code has been removed.
      Yep, the ink's still wet and SCO will have to amend their filing. The wheels of justice churn onward... *cough* *cough* er... The hamster wheels in Darl's head keep churning. My mistake. Sorry. Sometimes the sqeeky justice wheels sound just like hamster wheels.
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  2. Re:Gentoo disappointment... by Dahan · · Score: 4, Funny
    At least I know that my fscking keyboard will work properly.

    You may use Windows XP, but your keyboard must be running Linux, if it's always having to run fsck.

  3. Re:Summary Redefined by Changelog by cassidyc · · Score: 2, Funny

    that would be summary, as in not the full unabridged version.

    CJC

  4. Damn it! by Rysc · · Score: 4, Funny

    I still haven't upgraded to 2.6.2!

    I grabbed the patch, applied it, reconfigured, recompiled, and set up grub. I've been waiting and waiting but still have not suffered a single crash, so I have been unable to justify rebooting.

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  5. TODO: by gazbo · · Score: 5, Funny
    Locate and insert link to the "unnecessary use of cat" awards page.

    And I don't mean having feline carnal knowledge.

    1. Re:TODO: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      One prog to read the lines, one prog to find them,
      One prog to count the lines and to the console bind them.