That Was Quick: Here's Linux 2.6.38-rc2 Kernel

[phoronix]

Phoronix: That Was Quick: Here's Linux 2.6.38-rc2 Kernel

The Linux 2.6.38 kernel is shaping up to be very exciting even though it's first release candidate arrived just four days ago. Tonight, however, the Linux 2.6.38-rc1 kernel has already been superseded by the Linux 2.6.38-rc2 release...

http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=OTAzNA

[ethana2]

"about to leave on their annual mecca"

That sentence makes no sense. I recommend 'pilgrimage.'

[dekomote]

How stable is this for a desktop environment? I want to try it out, maybe even stick with it. Can't wait for the stable version . Has anyone tried it? worked on it or rc-1?

[Beiruty]

.38 RC1 had too many bugs.

I got too many regression. I saw 1 kernel panic and HPLIP stopped working. So, I has to revered to .37. I need to read what was fixed and then give RC2 a try.

[jc@tux]

I've just come to compile it on a regular desktop (Gentoo).

I've notice nothing to report till.
Let's see.

[Beiruty]

with .38 RC2 HPLIP is working again.

[Kano]

Seems to be a nice kernel so far. Much better than rc1 which only worked on some systems. If you use U or D, you can use my install script for U mainline kernel:

http://kanotix.com/files/fix/mainline/install-38.sh

(there are scripts for 32 to 38 there)

[not.sure]

Seems to be a nice kernel so far. Much better than rc1 which only worked on some systems. If you use U or D, you can use my install script for U mainline kernel:

http://kanotix.com/files/fix/mainline/install-38.sh

(there are scripts for 32 to 38 there)

Mhm, doesn't like nvidia-260.19.21 (via dkms) yet. Looks like the usual mess with include files..

[Kano]

I tested nvidia 260.19.29, 260.19.36 and 270.18 with that kernel, worked without problems. Also fglrx installed with my script is compatible.

[Beiruty]

rear channels for 5.1 profile on Nvidia HD does not work on 2.6.38 RC. A bug report is filed. I reverted to .37 and all 5.1 channels are working fine.