Re: Linux 2.6.9-rc1

[David Mansfield]

I think the point is that the rc releases make all the difference.  Linus
is deciding what kernel to base the first rc against.  So:

2.6.9-rc1 has to be based on something, either 2.6.8 or 2.6.8.1 in this 
case.  

Whatever 2.6.9-rc1 is based on is what 2.6.9 will need to be based on
(I think).

And since, certainly, 2.6.8.2 may come out *after* 2.6.9-rc1, but *before*
2.6.9 final, it seems that 2.6.9-rc1 must be based on 2.6.8 to
prevent some weird 'shifting sands' type issues where no-one would know
what kernel to base their rc and final against.

My 2cents.


David
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