Linux-Watch: Linux 2.6.17 Kernel: Better WiFi, Faster Performance | Linux Today

Linux-Watch: Linux 2.6.17 Kernel: Better WiFi, Faster Performance

Written By
SJV
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
Jun 20, 2006

[ Thanks to Steven J.
Vaughan-Nichols
for this link. ]

“This past Saturday, June 17th, saw the arrival of the latest
stable version of the Linux kernel: Linux 2.6.17.

“While this new kernel doesn’t boast any earth-shaking
additions, it does include numerous improvements to Linux for both
users and developers…”

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SJV

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols

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