Slashdot Mirror
Revamped Linux Kernel Numbering Concluded
kernel_dan writes "Following on the heels of a prior discussion about a kernel numbering scheme, KernelTrap has the conclusion. From summary: "Linus Torvalds decided against trying to add meaning to the odd/even least significant number. Instead, the new plan is to go from the current 2.6.x numbering to a finer-grained 2.6.x.y. Linus will continue to maintain only the 2.6.x releases, and the -rc releases in between. Others will add trivial patches to create the 2.6.x.y releases. Linus cautions that the task of maintaining a 2.6.x.y tree is not going to be enjoyable.'" Torvalds suggested specific guidelines to alleviate burn-out of the .y maintainer and Greg KH volunteered to begin maintainership."
The *.x.y kernels are unstable.
The *.x only kernels are stable.
Won't there be a 28 day cycle for
stability on the *.x only kernel?
And all bets are off if you try compiling more than one *.x.y kernel on the same computer ...
I'd have preferred r-theta polar coordinates.
The preceding post has been brought to you by the Automated Joke Destroyer 5000.
It would be cool if it didn't suck.
Windows XP SP2 = NT 5.1.2600
Funny. Someone HAS to have planned that one.
Don't bother. All they fixed were some spelling errors in the comment lines.
Fred
"A fool and his freedom are soon parted"
-RMS
You're not seeing it - once they reach 2.6.x.y.z.z.y the solution to all the kernel's problems will appear.