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The Linux Kernel Archives Gets Major Update

Posted by Hemos on from the getting-good-stuff-for-all dept.

hpa writes "The Linux Kernel Archives, kernel.org, has gotten a major facelift! After suffering with insufficient bandwidth for far too long, we are now operating with a dedicated 100 Mbit/s connection from Globix. VA Linux gave us a really nice new box to run it on, too; so it is really a wonderful setup we have gotten. Not only should this resolve the bandwidth shortage, but hopefully we'll be adding new services soon. We have already added anonymous rsync services for the benefit of unofficial mirror sites. I'd appreciate hearing requests for new services on kernel.org, just email me. "

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  1. They should link to more sites... by tilly · · Score: 3

    They can start with my favorite kernel site, Kernel traffic. If you want to have a reasonable sense of what is going on with the kernel but don't want to follow the mailing list - then visit this site every week.

    By and large the sorts of services that people need are already available. They should recognize that, list a few, and then move on.

    I would say that some advice on kernel programming would be good. Sprinkle said advice with links to a few of Torvalds' rants on sending patches. :-)

    Cheers,
    Ben

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  2. Nifty page. by pb · · Score: 3
    But remember, guys, when slashdot announces the next super-duper must-have kernel update early, and the ftp site is swamped, relax, take a deep breath, and...

    Check the mirrors!

    Download the patches!

    ...because more bandwidth never means sufficient bandwidth.
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    pb Reply rather than vaguely moderate me.

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