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11-10-2008, 09:17 PM
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Linux 2.6.27 Out
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"Linux 2.6.27 has been released. It adds a new filesystem (UBIFS) for 'pure' flash-based storage, the page-cache is now lockless, much improved Direct I/O scalability and performance, delayed allocation support for ext4, multiqueue networking, data integrity support in the block layer, a function tracer, a mmio tracer, sysprof support, improved webcam support, support for the Intel wifi 5000 series and RTL8187B network cards, a new ath9k driver for the Atheros AR5008 and AR9001 chipsets, more new drivers, and many other improvements and fixes. Full list of changes can be found here."
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11-10-2008, 09:20 PM
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The Smaller Bang
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
Hmmm... me been following the release closely. My second custom kernel is going to be with this one 
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11-10-2008, 09:42 PM
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
mandriva 09 is out n comes inbuilt with this kernel
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12-10-2008, 09:05 AM
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In Pursuit of "Happyness"
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
We should have it in arch in max a week
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12-10-2008, 02:40 PM
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The Smaller Bang
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
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Originally Posted by kalpik
We should have it in arch in max a week |
I already have it
But yeah, there ARE issues I don't know how they can be resolved in arch.
I mean, all kernels I have were so far named kernel26. Shouldn't it now be kenel27 ?
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12-10-2008, 03:45 PM
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
Why?! Its kernel 2.6.27!
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12-10-2008, 04:01 PM
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
I checked for updates now.
Its would take some time; right now, now its 2.6.26.
btw, Didn't knew OOo 3.0 was available
Code:
upgrade
:: Synchronizing package databases...
core 31.7K 53.8K/s 00:00:01 [#####################] 100%
extra 400.3K 174.7K/s 00:00:02 [#####################] 100%
community 354.1K 171.6K/s 00:00:02 [#####################] 100%
kdemod-core is up to date
kdemod-extragear is up to date
:: Starting full system upgrade...
warning: libtorrent: local (0.12.3-1) is newer than community (0.11.9-2)
warning: rtorrent: local (0.8.3-1) is newer than community (0.7.9-3)
resolving dependencies...
looking for inter-conflicts...
Targets (9): gmp-4.2.4-1 klibc-udev-130-1 mpfr-2.3.2-2 icu-4.0-2
hsqldb-java-1.8.0.10-1 openoffice-base-3.0.0-1 shadow-4.1.2.1-2
sqlite3-3.6.3-2 udev-130-1
Total Download Size: 154.32 MB
Total Installed Size: 362.32 MB
Proceed with installation? [Y/n]
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12-10-2008, 04:15 PM
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
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btw, Didn't knew OOo 3.0 was available
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OpenOffice.org ver 3.0.0 Stable
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12-10-2008, 05:51 PM
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The Smaller Bang
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
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Why?! Its kernel 2.6.27!
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Yeah. Realised it a minute after clicking submit.
Anyway, I guess 2.7 is a looong way off, isn't it ?
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12-10-2008, 08:36 PM
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
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I somehow missed that thread 
Anyways thanks for telling.
[edit]
I can't find release Note of 3.0 version.
the Homepage still gives me, version 2.4.1 as latest stable version.
and OOo 3 is still listed as Release Candidate 4
Kinda weird
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12-10-2008, 08:50 PM
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
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Originally Posted by MetalheadGautham
Yeah. Realised it a minute after clicking submit.
Anyway, I guess 2.7 is a looong way off, isn't it ?
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The next stable would be 2.8  Odd numbers are unstable, even numbers are stable.
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12-10-2008, 08:55 PM
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
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The next stable would be 2.8 Odd numbers are unstable, even numbers are stable. |
Although this scheme not followed religiously these days.
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12-10-2008, 09:01 PM
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
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Originally Posted by gary4gar
Although this scheme not followed religiously these days.
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Yes it is The last stable kernel was 2.4 and not 2.5.
Check http://www.kernel.org/
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14-10-2008, 02:33 PM
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
Its out on ArchLinux, along with new nvidia (177.80) and GIMP 2.6.1. Good times! 
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14-10-2008, 03:08 PM
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The Smaller Bang
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
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Its out on ArchLinux, along with new nvidia (177.80) and GIMP 2.6.1. Good times! |
Bad times for me then. It should have come in the morning. Unfortunately, I overslept and missed this morning. No new stuff for me till tomorrow 
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14-10-2008, 04:43 PM
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
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Its out on ArchLinux, along with new nvidia (177.80) and GIMP 2.6.1. Good times! |
Heh yeah! I got all of that today morning Now are you satisfied you got Gimp 2.6.1?
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14-10-2008, 09:25 PM
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Commander in Chief
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
Yeah! Closing the main window closes the application now, not needed to close the silly toolbox too as before!
Now am waiting for GNOME 2.24, its entered Testing as of 12th October.
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14-10-2008, 10:47 PM
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Re: Linux 2.6.27 Out
Yep.. That's the only BIG thing left now
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