“Linux founder Linus Torvalds on Tuesday set forth goals for the
open-source operating system, including a movement to the desktop
and shorter release times.”
“But a one-size-fits-all implementation of Linux is not likely
or desirable, since different levels of computing, such as embedded
systems, will require varieties in functionality, Torvalds
said.”
“Speaking at a meeting of the Bay Area Linux User Group,
Torvalds said Release 2.4 of the Linux kernel is due this fall,
featuring USB high-speed peripherals support and ensuring
scalability to four CPUs in a multiprocessor system, with an eye
toward eight CPUs.”