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

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Date:	Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:58:11 +1100
From:	Nick Piggin <nickpiggin@...oo.com.au>
To:	Alex Howells <alex@...emark.co.uk>
Cc:	Adrian Bunk <bunk@...nel.org>,
	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

On Monday 13 October 2008 23:42, Alex Howells wrote:
> 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.

Agreed, I think it is very useful work for many consumers of the
kernel.
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