Re: RFC: Starting a stable kernel series off the 2.6 kernel

[John Kelly]

On Tue, 06 Dec 2005 09:54:22 -0800, Greg KH <greg@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>I don't think people realize that the -stable series only contains
>patches that other people send us.  For the most part, Chris and I
>aren't going out there and activly writing up fixes for some of these
>issues, as we both don't have the time and energy to do this.

The -stable series was a good idea, and thanks for doing it.  Adrian's
idea is a natural extension of what you started.


>And also, anyone else can easily take over maintaining these kernel
>branches.  The git trees are public, as is our stable patch queue.  So
>if anyone wants to maintain older kernels, it is quite easy to start the
>process.

So if Adrian wants to begin where -stable ends, there is no reason for
people to oppose his efforts.


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