Messages in this thread | | | Date | Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:02:29 +0100 | From | Adrian Bunk <> | Subject | 2.6.16.x will be a long-living kernel series |
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As proposed some time ago [1], I'll continue the 2.6.16.x series after 2.6.17 will be released.
A short FAQ is below.
cu Adrian
[1] http://lkml.org/lkml/2005/12/3/55
Q: What will be the rules for patch inclusion in the 2.6.16.x series?
A: There will be more relaxed rules similar to the rules in kernel 2.4 after the release of kernel 2.6.0 (e.g. driver updates will be allowed).
Q: Why not start with the more relaxed rules before the release of 2.6.17?
A: After 2.6.16.y following the usual stable rules, the kernel should be relatively stable and well-tested giving the best possible basis for a long-living series.
Q: How long will this 2.6.16 series be maintained?
A: That depends on how long people use it and contribute patches.
Q: Stable API/ABI for external modules?
A: No.
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