Re: 2.6.14.5 to 2.6.15 patch

[Nick Warne <nick@linicks.net>]

On Wednesday 04 January 2006 22:15, Greg KH wrote:

> > Then when 2.6.15 came out, that was it!  No patch for the 'latest stable
> > kernel release 2.6.14.5'.  It was GONE!
>
> That's because 2.6.15 is the latest stable release.
>
> > OK, I suppose we are all capable of getting back to where we are on
> > rebuilding to latest 'stable', but there _is_ a missing link for somebody
> > that doesn't know - and I think backtracking patches isn't really the way
> > to go if the 'latest stable release' isn't catered for.
>
> Um, it is, see my sentance above.  And if you want to download older
> stable releases, you can jump to the proper directory, how long do you
> want us to put older stable releases on the main page for?  :)

OK, I see what you mean, but 2.6.14 wasn't the latest 'release' - 2.6.14.5 was 
(according to kernel.org).  Yet there is no upgrade path for that build (or 
any other .x releases)

It is a bit of a mess really.

Nick
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