Open-source developers released a new version of the Linux kernel Monday in a move aimed at quickly fixing several bugs--among them two serious security flaws.
The programmer in charge of the current version, 2.4, of the heart of Linux plans to quickly curtail the addition of new features in order to encourage a swift move to the upcoming 2.6 kernel, a decision that has irked some programmers.
Updated code for the heart of current Linux products was released Friday, in the first major revamp to the kernel since November.
The maintainer of the Linux kernel talks about new opportunities, defends UnitedLinux and explains why copyright laws keep him from entering the US.
The faster version 2.0 of the Universal Serial Bus connection technology, the centre of some controversy with Windows, has been incorporated into the latest test version of Linux.
A new Linux kernel flaw, similar to the one that allowed hackers to penetrate key open source development servers last year, has recently been discovered but there are fears this could impact the new 2.6 kernel.
The programmer in charge of the current version of the heart of Linux plans to curtail the adding of new features in order to encourage a move to the upcoming kernel, a decision that's irked some.
The latest version of the 2.4-series kernel for the open-source operating system is released amid controversy over components in the Linux code.
The maintainer of the Linux kernel talks about new opportunities, defends UnitedLinux and explains why copyright laws keep him from entering the US.
Open-source developers released a new version of the Linux kernel Monday in a move aimed at quickly fixing several bugs--among them two serious security flaws.
Updated code for the heart of current Linux products was released Friday, in the first major revamp to the kernel since November.
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