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Linux Kernel 2.6.8 Released
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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2.6.8 sucks more.
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Word 2 yo momma
Because we all know no OS is stable without a few service packs applied.
You may want to upgrade now and think twice about reading this story.
The big thing i want to know is, does this fix those problems with dual-boot that became apparent with fedora 2?
Misread that as 2.8. Was about to download and compile it :'( But seriously (Not Trolling), what exactly is the point of announcing minor versions on /.?
Why are there "2.6.8.1" archives on ftp.kernel.org?
according to kernel.org latest is 2.6.8.1
Due to an NFS bug a brown paper bag release was produced.
Mirrors
i've been considering open-sourcing my back end.
would linux be good for this?
thanks!
Who fucking cares, Linux sucks like your mom when she is trying to make the rent money. filthy nasty dirty whore.
The latest is actually 2.6.8.1. The (very short) change log for that version can be found here. Looks like there was an NFS bug in the 2.6.8 release that needed to be fixed.
Has the 2.6 branch been patched with exec-shield yet? I know there is some compatibility issues, but Linus said he was going to allow it anyway.
He has a firm grip on things..
I scanned the Changelog briefly and didn't see anything major. I usually grep for 'thinkpad' or 'laptop' (my main system), to see if there is anything nice to try out. There are some laptop_mode improvements (disk IO buffering, keeps hard drive spun down for as long as possible) which should benefit any laptop user.
On occasion, someone will write up a nice summary of highlights. Anyone seen such a thing for 2.6.8?
Because there's a 2 at one end, an 8 at the other and I don't expect Slashdot to be announcing minor releases?
Finding a specific change from kernel ChangeLogs is like finding a girl on /.; you've heard rumors, but you'll never find what you want once you start looking!
"An infinite number of monkeys typing into GNU emacs would never make a good program."
I have no idea why we don't have a hurricane thread running, it's big news. Slashdot is large enough to maybe have direct postings from the site,to actually *break some news*, see what folks got for emergency communications and gear working. I'm monitoring it on a dozen websites and trying to get some info off the emergency shortwave nets. I'm getting some info off of 14.325 and 14.265 megaherz.
I'm repeating this message from OSNews, which had the story first.
I think Linux is a great kernel, but a 42 MB download is really a bit too much for my liking. Much of that is code for hardware that I don't have or features that I don't want. I am a great advocate of modularity, and I would like to see it applied not only to the compiled kernel, but also to the sources. I am aware that this will add some administrative overhead, but it could save a lot of traffic and CPU time.
Here are some ideas:
- Split the distribution in a base that has the common stuff, and optional add-ons for lesser-used network devices, filesystems, etc. etc.
- Employ a BSD ports like system that downloads the sources on request (i.e. when compilation of some part is requested)
- Distribute only the configuration interface, and download only the parts actually needed based on the configuration selected.
I am too occupied now to come up with a proper proposal, but I hope this will set some people thinking.
Please correct me if I got my facts wrong.
I know two people in that area. One has no power at home but has it at the office and has checked in via phone and this morning, email, the other isn't answering phone and their server in an indistrial strength colo is down. Jeb Bush has obtained $5M of FEMA funding.
Watch out for snakes! (the largest reptiles expo is in Daytona starting saturday; many venomous snakes there. What an odd hobby)
Need Mercedes parts ?
Is this version more on teh spoke than previous versions? If so, I would like to shove a greased Yoda doll up my ass.
From the changelog:
From: Guennadi Liakhovetski g.liakhovetski@gmx.de
Update the driver to use the new pci, scsi and module interfaces.
Most of the new options seem pretty normal, but can someone explain this "Default codepage for FAT" option? Cheers...
Grr! Arg!
people who use NFS should wait for 2.6.8.1: 2.6.8 oopses with nfs
on how, ahh, unique, is the feature you're looking for. Yes?
Isn't Linux under some source control system now?
So you should be able to sync your local sources with a public repository at any time you want and don't havve to download huge tar files or fiddle with patches.
Since I'm running the 2.4 kernel without any problems, and I have had massive issues previously with a kernel update. As it is, I know I'm using a really old version of the 2.4 kernel, but I can't justify the risk in updating. I don't want to have to reformat my Linux system again.
Haec merda tauri est. Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam.
FAT isn't case-sensitive. This isn't related to any codepage issues.
You're out of luck.
the kernel seems to have a rsync mirror. I haven't tried it yet, but that way you would be able to download the kernel in cvs style by only downloading what you need. this ofcourse only has a adventage when you download new kernel versions all the time, but most people that download from kernel.org seem to do just that. I also like the all in one package. this way I don't have bother 'bout searching for supported hardware. if it ain't in linus tree, it's not worth it for me.
still isn't working after anything newer that I've tried than 2.6.7-rc2. :(
Is there a simple way to know which kernel upgrades include security patches, and which do not? The changelogs are huge, it would be great if someone did the work and shared it with all.
2, 6, 8, who do we appreciate? Linus! Linus!
Slashdot and not freshmeat, or kernel.org? fucking people waste article space, who is the moron who approved this crap?
Adjusting the screen brightness makes a slightly larger difference, but not much (maybe 20 minutes between second brightest and most dim).
What really makes the difference is CPU load. If I run a lot of cpu-intensive stuff, and let the system adaptively raise the cpu frequency to handle it, it can cut battery life by more than half! Luckly I can comfortably play movies and do word processing with the CPU locked at the slowest speed (600Mhz), but to do much development work at the same time it really helps to let the cpu ramp up.
So, anyone successfully running a 2.6 kernel on their OldWorld powermac yet?
While 2.4 kernels work fine, ANY 2.6 kernel (stock debian or built by myself) crashes. The system is a UMAX S900 with dual 200Mhz 604e.
I applied some patches against QUIK to remove the kernel-size limit, but that didn't help. (But it did finally let me run 2.4.25-smp).
bzip2 is pretty much 10x slower than gzip in both compression and decompression.
I just looked at kernel.org and did not see the 2.6.8.1 kernel there, only 2.6.8. So were is it? Has the webmaster been informed that his script for adding kernels broke from the new naming system?
no
Yes, you retards, all of you who think linux is some fantastic shit and use it as a viable OS.
heh.
what a JOKE.
you Do realise that it's one of the most insecure OS's in use today? even microsoft's OS is a better choice.
lamers.
I use Windows you insensitive clod!
linux sucks anyway.
the Worst time-wasting piece of crap you'll Ever explore.
for me, going from 2.6.7->2.6.8 fixed some nasty problems with serial ata and boot-order(via chipset)
couldn't boot the machine at all with 2.6.7 so that it would recognize my disk controller and drive with root partition
also the change which moved sata hds from ide to scsi devices caused some gray hair and extra work
There are no atheists when recovering from tape backup.
I've always wondered why people use Linux. Why pay $699 for a so-called "operating system" when you get Windows pre-installed for free with every computer you buy? And why pay for a system that requires you to compile every program before you run it and doesn't even come with sound card drivers? I think all these Linux fan-boys are really that SCO astroturfing we have been warned about!
No, I'm New Here
I see that many people have beaten me to it and educated you about the existance of patches, but ... well ... I just can't help myself.
You, sir, are a moron.
Anyone know if the issues with VIA chipsets, ACPI and APIC were resolved between 2.6.3 and 2.6.8?
Running a K7T266A, I had do disable ACPI, APIC, and Local APIC, or I'd get hangups and USB wouldn't work.
The only reason we have the rights we have is that people just like us died to gain those rights. -- Cheerio Boy
Well under Mandrake 10, going from kernel-2.6.8.0.rc2.2mdk to 2.6.8.0.rc4.1mdk will cause all sorts of problems (hang at cups starting. Hang at X starting). I've found with some experimenting that it locks up the keyboard when dm starts. Otherwise runlevel three is fine.
Oops, bit of a cock up in the NFS Client code... so much it warranted a mini-minor version... http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/Change Log-2.6.8.1
I'll agree with others... I'm awaiting 2.6.8.SP2 :)