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____/ Robert M. Stockmann on Monday 20 October 2008 19:17 : \____

>
> Hi,
>
> When the **** hits the fan, Linuxtoday.com
> used to carry a reasonable discussion thread. Not anymore?
>
> Greg K-H: Kernel Version Numbering Scheme Change
> http://www.linuxtoday.com/developer/2008101702535OSKN
>
> "LKML.org: "How about this proposal instead?
>
> We number the kernel based on the year, and the numbers of releases we
> have done this year:
> YEAR.NUMBER.MINOR_RELEASE"
>
> Where i posted the reply :
>
> "Subject : Kernel of the day
>
> What a brilliant idea! NOT
>
> A version number should always reflect the capabilities, API, blueprint
> and general design goals of a software package, and like wise a Linux
> kernel.
>
> The dude who brought this up most probably thinks Linux is a daily
> mumbling and uttering of thought in C code. He better should pack up
> his bags and start writing his own diary.
>
> Sometimes software is designed as evergreen, and surely doesn't need a
> TIMESTAMP as version number. A version suffix which reflects a
> TIMESTAMP should normally only be used inside a CVS programming
> environment.
>
> Robert
> --
> Robert M. Stockmann - RHCE
> Network Engineer - UNIX/Linux Specialist
> crashrecovery.org stock@stokkie.net"
>
> Then Fred Arnold got mad. He partially quoted my signature and wrote that
> I as a "bigshot RHCE" have no clue what I'm taking about, and should not
> harrass the good kernel coder. Upon which I _TRIED_ to reply :
>
> Subject: Re: Kernel of the Day
>
> Fred "Benedict" Arnold said :
>
> "So as a bigshot RHCE you don't even know who "this dude" is. I'd say
> your education is lacking, even though you're trying to sound like some
> kind of expert. His idea may or may not have merit, there's no need to
> be insulting. You should read the LKML thread, where actual kernel
> hackers discussed it. Funny how none of them felt the need to belittle
> anyone."
>
> So even if you care to quote my signature, why did you remove my
> website crashrecovery.org and email stock@stokkie.net ?
>
> although names do count, when it concerns something like Linux, there's
> limits to stupidity. I care about what happens with Linux, and if some
> hot shot coder carefully wants to screw Linux up, he has to nail my
> coffin first.
>
> Robert
> --
> Robert M. Stockmann - RHCE
> Network Engineer - UNIX/Linux Specialist
> crashrecovery.org stock@stokkie.net"
>
> But somehow Linuxtoday.com and Brian Profit have severe problems with
> publishing this second reply.

Brian is now at the Linux Foundation's Developer|ment Network. Carla took over
LT.

- --
~~ Best of wishes

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"Linux is a cancer that attaches itself in an intellectual property sense to
everything it touches."
--Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO
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Roy Schestowitz espoused:
>
> ____/ Robert M. Stockmann on Monday 20 October 2008 19:17 : \____
>
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> When the **** hits the fan, Linuxtoday.com
>> used to carry a reasonable discussion thread. Not anymore?
>>

>>
>> Then Fred Arnold got mad. He partially quoted my signature and wrote that
>> I as a "bigshot RHCE" have no clue what I'm taking about, and should not
>> harrass the good kernel coder. Upon which I _TRIED_ to reply :
>>
>> Subject: Re: Kernel of the Day
>>
>> Fred "Benedict" Arnold said :
>>
>> "So as a bigshot RHCE you don't even know who "this dude" is. I'd say
>> your education is lacking, even though you're trying to sound like some
>> kind of expert. His idea may or may not have merit, there's no need to
>> be insulting. You should read the LKML thread, where actual kernel
>> hackers discussed it. Funny how none of them felt the need to belittle
>> anyone."
>>

>>
>> But somehow Linuxtoday.com and Brian Profit have severe problems with
>> publishing this second reply.
>
> Brian is now at the Linux Foundation's Developer|ment Network. Carla took over
> LT.
>

LT should publish these things, though, otherwise why is it there?

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