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But 2.7 is open

But 2.7 is open

Posted May 13, 2006 23:50 UTC (Sat) by BackSeat (subscriber, #1886)
In reply to: But 2.7 is open by JoeBuck
Parent article: Linux kernel 'getting buggier,' leader says (ZDNet)

There really isn't anything that could go into 2.7 that isn't going in to 2.6-latest right now.

Exactly. Which is why we need a 2.7. Using the "stable" branch for new features, algorithm changes and bug-shaking isn't what users want. I could accept that the traditional development model based around odd/even minor version numbers might not work for the developers, but the 2.6 development model has only shifted the dissatisfaction to the consumers: it's hard to see that as a desirable outcome.


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