Re: Linux-2.5.17

Russell King (rmk@arm.linux.org.uk)
Wed, 22 May 2002 00:29:23 +0100

On Tue, May 21, 2002 at 06:20:56PM -0500, Wayne.Brown@altec.com wrote:
> So, I'm just getting used to the idea of using new tools to build kernels,
> and now I learn that 2.5 breaks an ordinary program that I use all day,
> every day. It just keeps getting better and better...

The 2.<odd> series, like 2.5 is a strictly development kernel series; new
features go into these all the time. You can expect it to:

1. not build.
2. crash.
3. silently eat your filesystems.
4. break userspace programs.

or any combination of the above. If you're looking for stability, stick
with the 2.<even> series.

-- 
Russell King (rmk@arm.linux.org.uk)                The developer of ARM Linux
             http://www.arm.linux.org.uk/personal/aboutme.html


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