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Ksplice Automates Hot Patching Linux Kernel with No Reboot Needed

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Apr 25, 2008

“Ksplice is an interesting open source project out of MIT that
automates the process of applying security patches to the Linux
kernel without rebooting, and it’s getting notice by the Linux
Foundation.

“Top kernel developer and Linux Foundation fellow Ted Ts’o said
the Ksplice software is much needed by telecommunications providers
and anyone who hates downtime…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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