Messages in this thread | | | From | Chel van Gennip <> | Subject | Re: kernel structures 2.0.29->2.0.30 | Date | Sun, 27 Apr 1997 17:54:24 +0100 (WETDST) |
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>IPv6 is in 2.2 - I don't think you need it for a stable release. The SYN >attack stuff is in 2.0.30
The point is, we do need changes in a stable kernel. These changes can break a kernel. In fact the changed "struct semaphore" will break almost any existing binary module, as half of the service is done in-line, the other half of the service is done in "__up()" and "__down()" in "kernel/sched.c". These services in 2.0.29 and 2.0.30 are not compattible.
I think this is the problem we face: updates are needed and will affect stability. We can regret it, but it is almost unavoidable. So I think the only thing we can do is live with it. Any time you get a kernel with new features and fixes you will have to test it to see if it is acceptable in your situation.
Chel
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