Linux Kernel v2.6.23 Released 346
diegocgteleline.es writes "After 3 months, Linus has released Linux 2.6.23. This version includes the new and shiny CFS process scheduler, a simpler read-ahead mechanism, the lguest 'Linux-on-Linux' paravirtualization hypervisor, XEN guest support, KVM smp guest support, and variable process argument length. SLUB is now the default slab allocator, there's SELinux protection for exploiting null dereferences using mmap, XFS and ext4 improvements, PPP over L2TP support. Also the 'lumpy' reclaim algorithm, a userspace driver framework, the O_CLOEXEC file descriptor flag, splice improvements, a new fallocate() syscall, lock statistics, support for multiqueue network devices, various new drivers, and many other minor features and fixes. See the changelog for details."
You know the drill... (Score:4, Funny)
On a more serious note, are these improvements dramatic, or is story featured just because it's the newest Lolnus kernel?
Boom. (Score:5, Funny)
SO EXCITED! (Score:3, Funny)
Yeah, but (Score:1, Funny)
yeah, but does it run... Oh. Nevermind.
Yay upgrade! (Score:4, Funny)
we dont like guests from xen (Score:5, Funny)
Yes, what they don't mention is that the XEN "guest support" is in the form of a crowbar.
Re:Boom. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:You know the drill... (Score:5, Funny)
Obligatory. (Score:0, Funny)
Re:Boom. (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Answer: Linux will never be GPL3. (Score:5, Funny)
I'm doing a (free) operating system based on GPL3 (just a hobby, won't be big and professional like Linux) for x86. This has been brewing since april, and is starting to get ready. I'd like any feedback on things people like/dislike in Linux, as my OS resembles it somewhat (same physical layout of the file-system (due to practical reasons) among other things).
I've currently ported bash(3.2) and gcc(4.2.2), and things seem to work. This implies that I'll get something practical within a few months, and
I'd like to know what features most people would want. Any suggestions are welcome, but I won't promise I'll implement them
PS. Yes - it's free of any Linux code, and it has a multi-threaded fs. It is NOT protable (uses 386 task switching etc), and it probably never will support anything other than AT-harddisks, as that's all I have
Re:Boom. (Score:2, Funny)
Re:A pre-packaged ISO, please... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Answer: Linux will never be GPL3. (Score:5, Funny)
Why do that much work? (Score:5, Funny)
Just take OpenBSD and re-release it under the GPLv3!
Re:You know the drill... (Score:5, Funny)
I can has new scheduler?
I had new scheduler but Linus eated it
Re:Boom. (Score:5, Funny)
Hot (Score:5, Funny)
Linux on linux, that's so hot!
Re:Answer: Linux will never be GPL3. (Score:5, Funny)
Of course you realize that no project which launches with that kind of announcement could ever expect to succeed.
I mean, really. What are the chances?
1995 (Score:3, Funny)
Telling readers that links are meant to be clicked is so 1995!
Re:Answer: Linux will never be GPL3. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:SO EXCITED! (Score:5, Funny)
Re:You know the drill... (Score:4, Funny)
Re:You know the drill... (Score:4, Funny)
Blow by blow (Score:1, Funny)
This version includes the new and shiny CFS process scheduler,
I know what I'm doing!
a simpler read-ahead mechanism,
And I knew it before you did!
the lguest 'Linux-on-Linux' paravirtualization hypervisor,
LeVar Burton would not approve of that kind of self-abuse!
XEN guest support,
Crabs are NOT invited to my head!
KVM smp guest support,
The sump reverses the M^V>K process?
and variable process argument length.
Oh great, now you'll never get them to stop bickering.
SLUB is now the default slab allocator,
Your build has now lost the battle of the bulge.
there's SELinux protection for exploiting null dereferences using mmap,
If you're going in those kind of holes, you better be wearing something slinky!
XFS and ext4 improvements, PPP over L2TP support.
No no, you put the TP over the PP 2 L8!
Also the 'lumpy' reclaim algorithm,
Mike Rowe? Have I got a job for you...
a userspace driver framework,
Better make it a rollcage.
the O_CLOEXEC file descriptor flag,
I thought only birds have those.
splice improvements, a new fallocate() syscall,
Your Linux will do anything for love but they WON'T do THAT!
lock statistics, support for multiqueue network devices, various new drivers, and many other minor features and fixes. See the changelog for details.
Whew. Time for my cigarette.
Re:Yeah, but (Score:3, Funny)
Re:The real Linux news today. (Score:2, Funny)
Yeah, but it's a local exploit.
For it to be an issue the attacker has to get onto the box first. I'm running Linux, and it's so secure that there's no way they can get in and#(*%^W(#^# NO CARRIER.
Re:Ummm. Neat. (Score:2, Funny)
Re:we dont like guests from xen (Score:3, Funny)
Fuck! (Score:2, Funny)
Personally I'll wait for the SP1 release (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Methinks... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Methinks... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Yay upgrade! (Score:2, Funny)
Re:You know the drill... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Yay upgrade! (Score:3, Funny)
Re:SO EXCITED! (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Why do that much work? (Score:4, Funny)
Any takers?