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2.6.13 Linux Kernel Released

Posted by Zonk on from the almost-as-good-as-a-kernel-of-corn dept.

LynuxFre@k writes "Linux Torvalds announced the release of the 2.6.13 Linux kernel. He noted that there was a major change to the x86 PCI code, and that while all bugs from the change were believed to be found during the release candidate phase, it's possible that some devices may have problems. From this release on, it is intended that major changes only be merged into the kernel within two weeks after a major release. The rest of the time will be spent fixing bugs, with the goal of both increasing overall stability and decreasing the amount of time between major releases. Download the latest Linux kernel from a kernel.org mirror."

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  1. Linux Torvalds by The+New+Andy · · Score: 4, Funny
    I'm sure there is a witty comment to make about the fact that the very first word in the article summary is wrong, but I can't quite fit it all together.

    I'm not really a grammar/spelling/correctness nazi either, so I can't really complain about slashdot going down hill. I just feel compelled to post.

    Uh... I wish my name was Linux?

    1. Re:Linux Torvalds by carndearg · · Score: 4, Funny

      Uh... I wish my name was Linux? No y'dont. You'd have Aussie lawyers after you for licencing fees!

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  2. Linus, not Linux by altanhaider · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's LINUS Torvalds. God, I hate reading typoes!

    1. Re:Linus, not Linux by bro1 · · Score: 2, Funny

      And in another news Bill Gates anounces that he is going to change his name to Bill Windows.

  3. Ahem... by dwalsh · · Score: 5, Funny

    2.6.13 Linux(TM) kernel

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    ${YEAR+1} is going to be the year of Linux on the desktop!
  4. Re:Something wrong by Musteval · · Score: 1, Funny

    Are you running Windows?

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  5. Hey! It's not Linux Torvalds... by yogix · · Score: 5, Funny


    ... it's GNU/Linux Torvalds!

    - RMS

  6. Perfect Timing... by hardcorey · · Score: 2, Funny

    I just finished configuring and compiling the kernel for my desktop last night, and now Linus decides that I'm not important to him. Why doesn't he return my calls? Doesn't he love me anymore??

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  7. Obligatory Gentoo post... by Danuvius · · Score: 2, Funny

    Damnit! I just finished compiling Kernel 2.6.12-gentoo-r9 yesterday!!!! No. REALLY!

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    Akarsz Magyar Gentoo fórumot? Akkor
  8. Re:kernel bug fixes by NickCatal · · Score: 2, Funny

    Didn't you get the memo? We're putting cover sheets on the TPS Reports before they go out now. I'll get you another copy of that memo.

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    -nick