On Fri, 14 Mar 2003 02:47:41 -0800 Paul Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > First, I'm surprised that stable's still shipping with 2.2. Christ, > folks, it's 2003, let's catch up stable. > > Second, you can't stop time. And as long as software's in widespread > use, it's likely actively developed. Obsolescence is a function of > development and time. Lack of obsolescence is, and always will be, a > myth. Quit deluding yourself. > As long as Woody is the stable version it will install a 2.2 kernel. The Virtual Memory fiasco in the early 2.4 kernels kept them from being considered stable enough for a "Stable" distribution.
Not only is the 2.2 kernel still being developed, if you check on kernel.org you'll find updates for 2.0 kernels. Some folks still have and use older hardware. Kevin -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
