Re: tracking linux-2.6 upstream [was Re: Handling of trunk]

2008-02-09 Thread maximilian attems
On Thu, 07 Feb 2008, Bastian Blank wrote: > On Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 11:35:52AM +0100, maximilian attems wrote: > > Debian is known for outdated kernels. > > 2.6.8 got out with Sarge release. By then this kernel > > was about a year old and wouldn't install on SATA boxes. > > 2.6.18 is the Etch

Re: tracking linux-2.6 upstream [was Re: Handling of trunk]

2008-02-07 Thread Bastian Blank
On Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 11:35:52AM +0100, maximilian attems wrote: > Debian is known for outdated kernels. > 2.6.8 got out with Sarge release. By then this kernel > was about a year old and wouldn't install on SATA boxes. > 2.6.18 is the Etch kernel, it was half a year old when > we rel

tracking linux-2.6 upstream [was Re: Handling of trunk]

2008-02-06 Thread maximilian attems
hello, There are many ways tracking linux-2.6 upstream development. First let me analyse the current situation and then explain the up- and downsides of different upstream sync approaches. Debian is known for outdated kernels. 2.6.8 got out with Sarge release. By then this kernel was abo