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2.6.19 Linux Kernel Released
diegocgteleline.es writes, "After two months, Linux 2.6.19 has been released. It includes the clustering GFS2 filesystem, Ecryptfs, the first developer-oriented version of EXT4, support for the Atmel AVR32 architecture, sleepable RCU, improvements for NUMA-based systems, an "-o flush" mount option aimed at FAT-based hotpluggable media devices (mp3), physical CPU hotplug and memory hot-add in x86-64, support for compiling x86 kernels with the GCC stack protection, and many other things. You can check the full list of changes in LinuxChanges."
Anyone know if any reviews of GFS2 in actual use compared to other clustered filesystems?
The Atmel AVR butterfly is an insanely cheap development platform (20 dollars). It comes with more things than you can shake your fist at. They are also extremely popular and sell out quick so good luck finding one! Speaking of... what do they mean by "AVR support"? They are true microcontrollers with very low clock speeds and very low amounts of storage and memory. Do they mean linux can now run natively on an ATMEGA in the same manner it runs on say a gumstix?! SWEET!!!!
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You can get the starter kit from Digi-Key here. I only knew about this because I bought the AVR starter kit (not AVR32) which was dramatically cheaper - $100 rather than $550. Not sure if this even comes with an AVR32 chip, probably not, but they have that too (133MHz for $37.63.) Not sure how hard these are to program, but the normal AVR has support for serial in-system programming and if you know your way around an AVR you might be able to use an AVR to make an ISP chip for an AVR32. :)
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From TF post:
It's one of those rare "perfect" kernels. So if it doesn't happen to compile with your config (or it does compile, but then does unspeakable acts of perversion with your pet dachshund), you can rest easy knowing that it's all your own d*mn fault, and you should just fix your evil ways.
You could send me and the kernel mailing list a note about it anyway, of course. (And perhaps pictures, if your dachshund is involved. Not that we'd be interested, of course. No. Just so that we'd know to avoid it next time).
So.. Who has a dachshund and a camera? And what does a kernel doing unspeakable acts of perversion with a dog look like anyway?
there's a torrent of it on torrentspy...
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Most people are familiar with the 8-bit Atmel AVR microcontrollers, similar to the Microchip 8-bit PIC microcontollers. The AVR32 is a 32-bit microcontoller. I believe it was developed by Atmel to be a easy to mirgrate to target to compete with Freescale's 32-bit offerings, and various manufacturers' low cost 32-bit ARM processors.
Very interesting how ecryptfs uses the TPM module for encryption. While there is plenty to worry about regarding treacherous computing, it is nice to see that the TPM can be put to uses that actually bolster privacy. This still does not prevent a possible future dystopia, but it still goes to show that devices such as TPM are not necessarily "pure evil."
Don't get me wrong, I love the AVR microcontrollers - but we're talking a few K of RAM, 8 to 128K of Flash for the program, a smattering of EEPROM and a top speed of 16MHz. I would be impressed if you could run the Linux kernel on that.
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Dude, pirating Linux off of bittorrent ... how low can you get?
It's people like you that make "Linux Genuine Advantage" necessary.
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Meh, enterprise platforms like Solaris has been doing this for years. If you want to do real HA, it's a very important feature to have.
Once again, slashdot reveals its pro-Microsoft, anti-Linux bias. Two stories, one about a new Linux kernel release, and one about Dvorak commenting on a not-quite-as-new Windows release. Which one gets a full story on the front page? I'm getting tired of all the Linux-bashing on this site.
Way to steal Microsoft's thunder!