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Ksplice Offers Rebootless Updates For Ubuntu Systems

Posted by timothy on from the uptime-preserver dept.

sdasher writes "Ksplice has started offering Ksplice Uptrack for Ubuntu Jaunty, a free service that delivers rebootless versions of all the latest Ubuntu kernel security updates. It's currently available for both the 32 and 64-bit generic kernel, and they plan to add support for the virtual and server kernels by the end of the month, according to their FAQ. This makes Ubuntu the first OS that doesn't need to be rebooted for security updates. (We covered Ksplice's underlying technology when it was first announced a year ago.)"

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  1. Re:Great! by darkpixel2k · · Score: 4, Funny

    I can see it now... "Kid. This was your fathers laptop. Cherish it as he did. It currently has just over 6 decades of uptime. With any luck, you'll be able to reach 13 or 14..."

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  2. Re:GPL "terms of service"? by _Sprocket_ · · Score: 4, Funny

    No kidding. This thread and the original topic is like apples and oranges.

  3. Re:Great! by smallfries · · Score: 4, Funny

    Watched Pulp Fiction too many times but I can't help but read that in a Christopher Walken voice and expect you to continue:

    "when he was shot down over Hanoi he had this laptop with him..."

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  4. Re:GPL "terms of service"? by iggymanz · · Score: 4, Funny

    this thread is really persimmony off.