Like I said...considering how long it took to go from the previous version
to the current version.... (1.x.x to 2.x.x???) I'm just cynical. I know
Linus would LIKE to have it done by the end of the year, but the question is
whether it will really happen. Also, just how well will the new kernel
support WinModems??? And, what will be broken in the process of supporting
'em and adding other new features (such as XFS)????
John
----- Original Message -----
From: Bert Bullough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 1999 7:32 PM
Subject: Re: [newbie] Linux and the modem
> the official word is fall of 99. linus is calling for a halt to all new
> development on the kernel this month so they can get going on the new
version.
>
> John Aldrich wrote:
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Bert Bullough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Thursday, August 12, 1999 5:25 PM
> > Subject: Re: [newbie] Linux and the modem
> >
> > > you might want to hang on to it for a while and just get a cheap one
for
> > now.
> > > kernel 2.4 is going to have winmodem support.
> > >
> > Yes, but how long is it going to take to get kernel 2.4? I know Linus is
> > calling for it by the end of the year, but do you SERIOUSLY think it'll
come
> > that fast? Also included in 2.4 is supposed to be the new file system
(which
> > will basically "break" all our current systems, no? <G>)
> > John
>
