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Linux Kernel v2.6.23 Released
diegocgteleline.es writes "After 3 months, Linus has released Linux 2.6.23. This version includes the new and shiny CFS process scheduler, a simpler read-ahead mechanism, the lguest 'Linux-on-Linux' paravirtualization hypervisor, XEN guest support, KVM smp guest support, and variable process argument length. SLUB is now the default slab allocator, there's SELinux protection for exploiting null dereferences using mmap, XFS and ext4 improvements, PPP over L2TP support. Also the 'lumpy' reclaim algorithm, a userspace driver framework, the O_CLOEXEC file descriptor flag, splice improvements, a new fallocate() syscall, lock statistics, support for multiqueue network devices, various new drivers, and many other minor features and fixes. See the changelog for details."
overlord. welcome. yay.
On a more serious note, are these improvements dramatic, or is story featured just because it's the newest Lolnus kernel?
I'm so excited, I wish I could have stayed up until midnight in a huge line for it! HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO SLEEP NOW?!
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yeah, but does it run... Oh. Nevermind.
I think I'll take the opportunity to upgrade to 2.2.26; I don't waste my time with unproven technology.
After 3 months, Linus has released Linux 2.6.23. This version includes the new and shiny CFS process scheduler, a simpler read-ahead mechanism, the lguest 'Linux-on-Linux' paravirtualization hypervisor, XEN guest support
Yes, what they don't mention is that the XEN "guest support" is in the form of a crowbar.
The theory of relativity doesn't work right in Arkansas.
But does it run OS X?
Hello everybody out there using Linux -
:-)
:-(.
I'm doing a (free) operating system based on GPL3 (just a hobby, won't be big and professional like Linux) for x86. This has been brewing since april, and is starting to get ready. I'd like any feedback on things people like/dislike in Linux, as my OS resembles it somewhat (same physical layout of the file-system (due to practical reasons) among other things).
I've currently ported bash(3.2) and gcc(4.2.2), and things seem to work. This implies that I'll get something practical within a few months, and
I'd like to know what features most people would want. Any suggestions are welcome, but I won't promise I'll implement them
PS. Yes - it's free of any Linux code, and it has a multi-threaded fs. It is NOT protable (uses 386 task switching etc), and it probably never will support anything other than AT-harddisks, as that's all I have
You forgot the hardcoded support for Swedish keyboard layout, only.
Just take OpenBSD and re-release it under the GPLv3!
the lguest 'Linux-on-Linux' paravirtualization hypervisor
Linux on linux, that's so hot!
Of course you realize that no project which launches with that kind of announcement could ever expect to succeed.
I mean, really. What are the chances?
Telling readers that links are meant to be clicked is so 1995!
Richard, is that you?
Slashdot: Failed Car Analogies. Amateur Lawyering. Anecdote Battles.
This version includes the new and shiny CFS process scheduler,
I know what I'm doing!
a simpler read-ahead mechanism,
And I knew it before you did!
the lguest 'Linux-on-Linux' paravirtualization hypervisor,
LeVar Burton would not approve of that kind of self-abuse!
XEN guest support,
Crabs are NOT invited to my head!
KVM smp guest support,
The sump reverses the M^V>K process?
and variable process argument length.
Oh great, now you'll never get them to stop bickering.
SLUB is now the default slab allocator,
Your build has now lost the battle of the bulge.
there's SELinux protection for exploiting null dereferences using mmap,
If you're going in those kind of holes, you better be wearing something slinky!
XFS and ext4 improvements, PPP over L2TP support.
No no, you put the TP over the PP 2 L8!
Also the 'lumpy' reclaim algorithm,
Mike Rowe? Have I got a job for you...
a userspace driver framework,
Better make it a rollcage.
the O_CLOEXEC file descriptor flag,
I thought only birds have those.
splice improvements, a new fallocate() syscall,
Your Linux will do anything for love but they WON'T do THAT!
lock statistics, support for multiqueue network devices, various new drivers, and many other minor features and fixes. See the changelog for details.
Whew. Time for my cigarette.
Yeah, but it's a local exploit.
For it to be an issue the attacker has to get onto the box first. I'm running Linux, and it's so secure that there's no way they can get in and#(*%^W(#^# NO CARRIER.
Use 'slashdot stuff' in the subject line in any email you send me if you want to get past the spam filter.
Aahhh... I love the smell of car analogy in the morning.
Meep.
And I just finished compiling 2.6.22.9 :( Fuck!
Upgrade to 2.6.23 right now? Are you out of your mind? Everyone knows you're supposed to wait for the SP1 release before upgrading to a new operating system!
I'm holding off upgrading until they implement the Harsh But Demonstrably Fair Scheduler
which is totally what she said
Just as long as my wife's not in charge, I don't care.