Re: From 2.4 to 2.6 to 2.7?

From: Adrian Bunk
Date: Thu Jul 17 2008 - 18:17:34 EST


Another point that came into my mind:

How many scripts and programs out there parse the kernel version number,
know about the 2.6 prefix, and might need an update if it changes?

Not a big deal if a change would indicate a big change like with the old
development model - but IMHO not worth it if there's no compelling
reason why we have to change the numbering at all.

cu
Adrian

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