Kernel

In a perfect world, you could compile a brand-new Linux kernel without the need for much configuration and without error.

According to Linus Torvalds, the new 2.6.19 Linux kernel is such an…

This aims to be the most comprehensive kernel comparison of the latest most popular Unix style kernel verses the latest most popular current kernel. A kind of kernel comparison FAQ.

Kernel…

Recently, Andrew Morton released a mm patch including, among other things, the new ext4 file system patch. The ext4 file system promises improved data integrity and performance, among with less…

As of 2.6.18, the mainline Linux kernel has gained real-time features. But there are some confusion about the benefits and drawbacks of having real-time capabilities. This post explains the…

Basic support for real-time Linux features is now available in the 2.6.18 kernel and will be further extended in future kernel versions. Core technologies related to real-time performance accepted…

Bruce Perens replied to a discussion `Kernel developers' position on GPLv3` on lwn: "I think the best chance of mobilizing individual contribution to it would be to use GPL 3."

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