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Linux Kernel 2.6.8 Released

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the compile-reboot-repeat dept.

J ROC writes "According to The Linux Kernel Archives kernel 2.6.8 is now out. It includes some fixes from 2.6.7. Happy upgrading." You may want to read this earlier story and think twice before upgrading.

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  1. Re:Download Size by gl4ss · · Score: 0, Redundant

    how about if you really think any of those features are worth s*it you do it?

    they're not deemed worthwhile, hence nobody is doing that.

    enermous complexity...

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    world was created 5 seconds before this post as it is.
  2. Re:Dam by k98sven · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Um, well the point is: It doesn't happen every day does it? It's only once every few months. So it is an event, isn't it?
    At least if you're interested in Linux, which a substantial portion of the /. readership is.

    There has been a significant number of reports on Windows SP2.. I can't see the difference.