linux-kernel - Re: Linux 2.6.27 will be a longtime supported kernel

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Date:	Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:42:06 +0100
From:	Alex Howells <alex@...emark.co.uk>
To:	Adrian Bunk <bunk@...nel.org>
CC:	Linus Torvalds <torvalds@...ux-foundation.org>,
	Linux Kernel Mailing List <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>,
	stable@...nel.org
Subject: Re: Linux 2.6.27 will be a longtime supported kernel

Adrian Bunk wrote:
> It is intended to fill the niche for users who are not using 
> distribution kernels but want to use a regression-free kernel for a 
> longer time. It might be a small part of the userbase, but after the 
> experiences with 2.6.16 I can say that there are quite a few users
> who appreciate such an offering.

Your work is very much appreciated, we use 2.6.16 extensively and are
moving to base things off 2.6.27 for the future.  It's nice to know
it'll be supported for the foreseeable future.

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