Desktop support

inotify
A better file modification notifier
Keep file managers, other apps current
Merged for 2.6.13

Software suspend
Suspend state to disk or memory
Getting more reliable
swsusp2 patches remain outside

Video adapter support
Nasty mess of proprietary chipsets, non-free code
Who configures the adapter: X or the kernel?

More info:
Len Brown, 1:30 today, Room C