kernel series

The 2.6.27.7 stable kernel update has been released. It contains a long list of fixes including one with a CVE number.

As usual, "all users of the 2.6.27 kernel series are strongly encouraged to upgrade".

The 2.6.27.5 stable kernel update is available. "It contains a wide range of bugfixes, and all users of the 2.6.27 kernel series are strongly encouraged to upgrade.

Very strongly. Did I mention that you all should upgrade? Seriously, what are you waiting for? Running those old kernel trees prior to .27?

Are you crazy? You really want to run this one.

In an announcement for the 2.6.25.10 stable kernel, Greg KH noted, "it contains a number of assorted bugfixes all over the tree.

And once again, any users of the 2.6.25 kernel series are STRONGLY encouraged to upgrade to this release." The emphasis on the word strongly led to a lengthy discussion about how security fixes are handled in the Linux Kernel.

The 2.6.25.10 stable kernel update has been released. "It contains a number of assorted bugfixes all over the tree.

And once again, any users of the 2.6.25 kernel series are STRONGLY encouraged to upgrade to this release."

Patrick Volkerding has announced the release of Slackware Linux 12.1: "Well folks, it's that time to announce a new stable Slackware release again.

So, without further ado, announcing Slackware version 12.1! Since we've moved to supporting the 2.6 kernel series exclusively (and fine-tuned the system to get the....

I like conferences.  Done right, they're exhausting, as you spend every waking minute talking with people, making new friends, and making new connections.  For example, at last night's Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit reception, I was chatting with Chris Wright, a noted Linux kernel developer.  Tim Gardner stepped over to join us, and I made introductions.  "Chris, Tim.  Tim, Chris."  Then, to add context, I mention,  "Chris maintains the stable kernel series.  Tim is a kernel maintaine