On Wed, 25 Jun 2003 08:57:56 +0930 "Brian Schroeder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I've been wondering about that. If Mandrakesoft don't make point releases, > what is the meaning of their version numbers? Why have, for example, 9.2? A series number shares common core components and has more or less compatible binaries. The 9.x series, for example, uses the 2.4.x kernel, gcc 3.x, and the binaries are (to some extent) usable on earlier versions. You can use 9.1 binaries in 9.0, just as you'll be able to use 9.2 binaries in 9.1. (Some already do, using Cooker RPMs on their 9.1 boxes.) Others please correct me if I'm wrong, but this is the gist of the numbering system. When kernel 2.6 (2.5 is development, correct?) Mandrake will probably roll out Mandrake 10 and those binaries will be wholly incompatible with 9.x boxes. Miark
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