Re: Implementing latest stable kernel into Debian stable.
On Tue, 2013-11-19 at 14:08 +0100, Piotr Walaszczyk wrote:
> Which creates a question wouldnt it be better to actually use latest
> linux kernel on debian stable
Stable in both context means, roughly, "only accepting bug fixes". The
idea being that things will only get better and the risk of regressions
is low. It also doesn't necessarily mean "bug free" but rather "bugs are
known".
This is the case when moving between Linux versions, which all have
buckets of new and potentially unproven code.
If you want to use a newer kernel on stable Debian then you can use the
kernels from backports.
> (because that's what actually most
> "normal" users use)
Your premise here is flawed. Most "normal" users use distro kernels
which for the most part follow a similar strategy to Debian.
> and update it so it doesn't have these regressions
> ?
We take a reasonably current kernel at the time Debian freezes and
follow the stable branch associated with that release.
Ian.
>
>
> 2013/11/19 Ben Hutchings <ben@decadent.org.uk>:
> > On Tue, 2013-11-19 at 01:37 +0100, Piotr Walaszczyk wrote:
> >> Does it means that stable linux kernel is not actually stable and is
> >> full of bugs/crashes??
> >
> > A 'stable release' means a version that will be supported for some time
> > with only relatively small changes (Debian: point releases; Linux:
> > stable updates). It has nothing to do with whether the software
> > crashes.
> >
> > A Linux stable release usually does include lots of regressions which
> > are mostly fixed by stable updates.
> >
> > Ben.
> >
> > --
> > Ben Hutchings
> > Teamwork is essential - it allows you to blame someone else.
>
>
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