Linux-kernel mailing list archive 2000-32,: Re: Definitions

# Re: Definitions

Gerhard Mack (gmack@innerfire.net)
Wed, 9 Aug 2000 12:12:19 -0700 (PDT)

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On Wed, 9 Aug 2000, Michael W Zappe wrote:

> Now that my message has gained legitamacy through word wrapping, since people's
> email clients don't seem to be able to flow text, could I get an answer to my
> questions? God, I didn't think that my mailer was that 31337.
>
> Do you get the impression also that getting any real questions addressed is a
> bit difficult? ;-) (Still no real response to my original *polite*
> inquiry...) (<-- look Alan, no caps!)
>
> My question still remains: What is a feature, and what is a bug fix? And
> what
> are the real criteria for making it into the kernel? "Technical merit" is not
> an acceptable answer. On "technical merit" Linux makes a horrible can opener.
>
Bug fix: Code that fixes an error.

Feature: Adds new functionality, or improves efficiency

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    Gerhard Mack

    gmack@innerfire.net

    <>< As a computer I find your faith in technology amusing.

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