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Linux 2.6.20-rc6 Kernel Performance

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the up-and-to-the-right dept.

Michael writes "The Linux 2.6.20 kernel will feature KVM support, Playstation 3 support, and a variety of other improvements. With the Linux 2.6.20-rc6 kernel out the door, Phoronix has written a performance comparison of the Linux 2.6.20-rc6 kernel against the 2.6.19 and 2.6.19.2 kernels in a variety of benchmarks."

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  1. So wait.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    All it takes to get a /. front page link to my ad-word laden website is to create a few bar graphs showing that nothing has changed in the last few kernel revisions and add 2 paragraphs of filler text?

  2. Re:PS-3 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Why is anything in the kernel tree? Jeesh -- why don't you complain about the whole gamut of processors included. Just because it's supported doesn't mean you have to build for that arch. To each his own -- pick the proc(s) you need.

  3. Re:PS-3 by qwertphobia · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Why is playstation support being included in the kernel? Is that really necessary?

    Yeah, don't forget why most folks start tinkering with Linux in the first place.
    • We love to tinker
    • We want closer access to the hardware
    • Somebody told us we can't, so that just makes us want to all the more
    All three apply to the PS3, as far as I'm concerned!
    --
    Never ask for directions from a two-headed tourist! -Big Bird