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OSWeekly: Why Linux Kernel 2.6 Rocks

[ Thanks to Mani
S.
for this link. ]

“If you are the kind of person who believes in the phrase ‘More
is Good,’ then get ready to be bogged down by the impressive new
set of features that Linux kernel 2.6 boasts. Since the very
beginning, Linux is known for its stability, and kernel version 2.6
continues the saga. With a host of new features, support for
virtually million devices (and that includes an array of mobile and
embedded devices), improved audio-video capabilities, journaling
and distributed file systems, increased user space for application
programs, support for up to 64GB of RAM, 16 terabytes of file
systems and millions of users, the further improved GNU/Linux will
most certainly win your heart. As this article will illustrate, the
new kernel has something for all types of users–server
administrators, multimedia fanatics, and casual users…”


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