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[ale] kernel numbering
- Subject: [ale] kernel numbering
- From: rramsdell at adelphia.net (Randy Ramsdell)
- Date: Fri Mar 11 15:40:59 2005
- In-reply-to: <[email protected]>
- References: <[email protected]>
On Fri, 2005-03-11 at 15:27 -0500, Greg Freemyer wrote:
> I just saw that kernel.org has 2.6.11.2 available.
>
> I don't remember ever seeing a 4-number kernel revision straight from
> kernel.org before.
>
> Does it imply a new method of releases, or did a couple critical bugs
> get out that were immediately fixed?
>
> Greg
I read a recent article regarding the kernel numbering where Linus
explained the move to a 4 number system. Check recent Slashdot postings.
I do know this is a recent phenomena however.
rcr