linux-kernel - Re: Hi! I've noticed that kernel.org advertises 2.6.28 as "The latest stable version of the Linux kernel is".

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Message-ID: <4958D86D.2000506@davidnewall.com>
Date:	Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:32:21 +1030
From:	David Newall <davidn@...idnewall.com>
To:	Christoph Hellwig <hch@...radead.org>
CC:	Igor Podlesny <for.poige+linux@...il.com>,
	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org, xfs@....sgi.com
Subject: Re: Hi! I've noticed that kernel.org advertises 2.6.28 as "The	latest
 stable version of the Linux kernel is".

Christoph Hellwig wrote:
> instead of these rants bug reports would be more useful.

Igor didn't rant, not even a little bit, and it reflects poorly on you
that you engage in hyperbole rather than hear his story.  In fact, or at
least in my opinion as a computer programmer with 30 years experience,
he's right: A newly stable kernel is not stable.  He might even be right
about regressions since 2.6.24.

It's a sorry day when somebody making a simple, reasonable and accurate
feedback is criticised for not providing bug reports.  But don't let him
(or me) stop you guys from toasting your fine success.  You believe it's
stable; what more could anyone want?
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