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Linux 2.6.39 Released

Posted by timothy on from the domo-arigato dept.

Rainmaker2006 writes "The latest iteration of Linux kernel is out. The kernel 2.6.39 is listed in kernel.org, ready to be yours!" Linux for Devices has a short overview of what you can expect in the newest kernel; an article at Phoronix (complete with obnoxious pop-out advertising) points out a few bugs, as well.

2 of 76 comments (clear)

  1. Re:New acronym needed by causality · · Score: 4, Funny

    Direct Rendering Manager seems to be a more straightforward (and therefore honest) use of language than Digital Rights Management; so, it is the latter that really ought to change.

    Michael Bolton: "Why should I have to change my name? He's the one who sucks!"

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    It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education. - Einstein
  2. Re:New acronym needed by shutdown+-p+now · · Score: 3, Funny

    You don't get it. This way you can sell Linux to big business, because if they ask if it has DRM, you can answer "it doesn't just have it, it's right in the kernel!"