Re: 2.2.0 Press Release -- an old draft resurfaces
Jim Gettys (jg@pa.dec.com)
Fri, 15 Jan 1999 08:06:38 -0800
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> From: Linux account <linux@billabong.demon.co.uk>
> Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 03:49:13 +0000 (GMT)
> To: linux-kernel@vger.rutgers.edu
> Subject: 2.2.0 Press Release -- an old draft resurfaces
> -----
> Hi. I've just seen the press release drafts. Independently (almost as an
> exercise) I was toying with this; are any phrases of any use to you? Dates
> are from memory only (no hard research here) so there are all manner of
> inaccuracies.
>
> DRAFT 2.2
>
> An updated version of the Linux Kernel is now available. The new "Linux
> Kernel 2.2" now becomes the program at the heart of computers running the
> Linux operating system, a free, immensely powerful and secure system
> developed by a large community of programmers collaborating for many years
> via the Internet. Version 2.2 builds on the industrial-strength stability,
> data storage and communication capabilities of the previous version, to
> give its users the greatest possible performance from their hardware,
> software and networks. It aims at full POSIX compliance, thus retaining
> its compatibility with Unix or Unix-like systems.
>
> The kernel, which supersedes all others, includes improved or additional
> support for a very wide range of new and old hardware. This includes
> Intel, Motorola, Alpha, ARM, Power PC and Sparc processors, large arrays
> of very fast disks, ISDN links, video and audio hardware, and the fastest
> network cards. Additionally, the highly advanced networking allows the
> kernel to perform virtually any function that a system administrator might
> require.
>
> Particular improvements include:
> - support for symmetric multiple processing, automatically sharing the
> load between several CPUs in the same machine;
> - drivers for Universal Serial Bus devices;
> - support for IPv6 addressing (48-bit internet addresses);
> - X.25 and AX.25 packet switching;
> - infra-red communication device drivers;
> - network file systems including NFS, Coda and Samba (Windows);
> - international language support;
> - many video and sound drivers.
>
> The new kernel, and the unceasing development that continues, places Linux
> users at the forefront of today's computer technology, allowing them
> unrestricted use of their hardware's capabilities and full customisation.
> After this release, developers will continue to make improvements to this
> kernel, all of which will be freely available to the public.
>
>
> BACKGROUND
>
> The Linux kernel, when combined with other software (often supplied by the
> GNU project of the Free Software Foundation), forms the heart of the
Per my previous comments, I believe that if you call out GNU, you need
to also acknowledge the larger movement (X Window System, Berkeley software
distribution, Apache, Samba, others), in order to avoid divisiveness.
I think this is very important. Be inclusive, not exclusive in attitude.
I think, as oppossed confusing the name "linux" that this (press release, and
similar opportunities) is the sort of venue to spend a sentence or two
to properly acknowledge the larger community.
- Jim Gettys
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