Messages in this thread |  | | From | "Andrew E. Mileski" <> | Subject | Re: PNP patch into kernel when? | Date | Thu, 5 Dec 1996 00:49:41 -0500 (EST) |
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> It is getting late in the Linux development cycle to change its > interfaces. Unfortunately, Linux is still being developed and will > perhaps continue to develop over time. > > Perhaps it should be considered splitting off a 2.2 kernel that > conforms to the old standard, and a parallel 3.0 version with the > resource management and other interface breaking code in it. Later > development will occur on 3.0 as 3.1. This provides a kernel (2.2) that > anyone can use and prepares everyone for 3.2.
Though an admirable idea, I doubt very much if it would fly, for it would increase Linus's workload, and we already know he is overloaded.
Perhaps it is time discuss a new kernel maintenance strategy? This would require Linus's co-operation and stamp of approval at the very least for it to succeed.
Note: Even though Hugh Hefner no longer runs Playboy, he still holds onto the tough job of choosing all the Playmates :-)
-- Andrew E. Mileski mailto:aem@ott.hookup.net Linux Plug-and-Play Kernel Project http://www.redhat.com/linux-info/pnp/ XFree86 Matrox Team http://www.bf.rmit.edu.au/~ajv/xf86-matrox.html
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