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Kernel hacking, politics, and computer hardware: Kernel hacking, politics, and computer hardwareA discussion of computer hardware...... that doesn't mention Intel? There's a reason it's called "wintel".I'll assert that Microsoft is responding to what the computer hardware will be making available. If the hardware were functioning differently, the software would also be different.And I trust...; Tags: Con Kolivas, computer hardware, Microsoft Corp., computer; Discussion threads 2007-07-27

Linux kernel 2.6.23 released with a wee bit of controversy: Another update of the Linux kernel slipped out this week with a new process scheduler, virtualization options and a wee bit of controversy to boot. Linux 2.6.23, which was released October 9, incorporates a new process scheduler called the Completely Fair Scheduler that gives more CPU horsepower to applications...; Tags: Hoopla, Hypervisor, Linux Kernel, Xen, Kernel, Linux, Virtualization, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Storage Management, Software, Hardware, Storage, Paula Rooney; Blog posts 2007-10-10
Kernel hacking, politics, and computer hardware: A recent interview with Con Kolivas, former Linux kernel hacker, makes for an interesting read. Mr. Kolivas became well known for some of his performance-related patches, and oddly enough, he did all this as a HOBBY, without any previous experience in computer programming. His day job is as an anaesthetist...; Tags: Programming, Open Source, Hardware Infrastructure, Economic Policy; Blog posts 2007-07-27
Torvalds: No GPL 3 for Linux: Torvalds: No GPL 3 for Linux4 once I agreeCan I get AMEN!!! ......AlrightYou gained some respect from me. As in the wise words of Ali G, respect!Um okJust because its out does not mean that linus has to use it for the linux kernel, He can use one of...; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, goodbye, cell, Linux, GPL 3, Linus, GPL, Torvalds, Stallman, BSD; Discussion threads 2006-01-26