[ale] kernel numbering

Randy Ramsdell rramsdell at adelphia.net
Fri Mar 11 15:40:59 EST 2005


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



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