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2.6 Linux Kernel in Need of an Overhaul?
toadlife writes "ZDNet UK reports that Andrew Morton, the head maintainer of the Linux production kernel, is concerned about the amount of bugs in the 2.6 kernel. He is considering the possibility of dedicating an entire release cycle to fixing long standing bugs." From the article: "One problem is that few developers are motivated to work on bugs, according to Morton. This is particularly a problem for bugs that affect old computers or peripherals, as kernel developers working for corporations don't tend to care about out-of-date hardware, he said. Nowadays, many kernel developers are employed by IT companies, such as hardware manufacturers, which can cause problems as they can mainly be motivated by self-interest."
that the reason IE failed miserably is because the authors eventually STOPPED fixing bugs. We don't want Linux to take the same road, do we?
Be warned though, you're up for some truly hilarious reading, including that Microsoft invented the modern computer, the Internet and the World Wide Web. :)
This woman is a jingoistic moron. From her site:
: FOR GOD, FREEDOM AND GEORGE W. BUSH - ONE NATION UNDER GOD : : U - S - A : (Love it or Leave it!)
Like most things that are worth owning, Computers are an American invention. Look at any modern computer and you will see that the whole thing is the product of American brilliance.
I wonder if she knows that American cars suck shit compared to the Japanese ones, for starters.