eWeek: Torvalds: How to Keep Linux Kernel on Course

“The rapid pace of Linux development appeared to hit a roadblock
last year with the industry’s decision to forestall development of
the Linux 2.7 kernel. Linux vendors and developers wondered if
tweaking a single, stable 2.6 kernel could work in practice.

“According to open-source insiders, the move to create separate
kernel trees for technology testing and bug fixes, which are then
incorporated into the stable kernel when ready, has been a huge
success, pleasing both kernel developers and the vendors who
distribute the open-source operating system…”

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