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Linux Kernel 2.6.24 Released

Posted by Soulskill on from the new-toys dept.

LinuxFan writes "Linus Torvalds has released the 2.6.24 Linux Kernel, noting that he and most of the other key Linux developers will be flying to a conference in Australia for the next week. As the whole team will be down under while the kernel is being tested by the masses, Linus added, "Let's hope it's a good one". What's new in the latest release includes an optimized CFQ scheduler, numerous new wireless drivers, tickless kernel support for the x86-64 and PPC architectures, and much more. Time to download and start compiling."

10 of 108 comments (clear)

  1. HOT COMMENT by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    Look on the bright side, a buggy Linux is still better than NT.

  2. Re:Merge Window? by iMaple · · Score: 5, Funny

    There is a chance that some stupid airline CEO decided that their planes use The Evil Darklord's software for navigation. Of course we all know that noone would NEVER code a special condition in the software which says

    if(passenger_list.contains(entire_linux_kernel_team){
          flyinto(mount_everest);
          output_evil_voice("muhahahhaa");
    }

    On the other hand, there is nothing to worry about. This feature probably was shelved and is definitely going to be in the *next* version of the OS.

  3. Re:Merge Window? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Do they have wireless internet access on Mount Everest ? Its a well known prophecy that Linus can not die, till the dark lord reigns, so all he needs is internet. He'll be on a programming high I guess.

  4. I am really grateful for this release by eclectro · · Score: 5, Funny

    The weekend is almost here, and I am looking for something to do. I want to argue about the scheduler.

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    1. Re:I am really grateful for this release by nagora · · Score: 3, Funny
      Arguments are down the hall.

      No they aren't!

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  5. Re:Merge Window? by Aladrin · · Score: 3, Funny

    Did you seriously just managed to misspell both words in 'News Bulletin'?

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  6. Re:Merge Window? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    DId you seriously just manage to screw up correcting someone else?

  7. Re:tickless kernel support? by Daimanta · · Score: 2, Funny

    Basically, it prevents the computer from being ticked off thus preventing a hostile robot takeover.

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  8. Re:Merge Window? by arkhan_jg · · Score: 3, Funny

    DId you deliberately screw up that correction of a correction? You did, didn't you.

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  9. Re:more power save links by Nukenbar · · Score: 2, Funny

    A lot of links don't work 'at the moment' when you post them on Slashdot!