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Revision 2 as of 2010-11-01 16:35:33
KernelNewbies:
  • Linux_2_6_37

Linux 2.6.37 not released yet.

Summary: Linux 2.6.37 includes support for building the kernel without BKL.

TableOfContents()

1. Prominent features (the cool stuff)

  • Core can be compiled without BKL. Some drivers like V4L still need it though.
  • CFS low-latency features
  • ATI Evergreen blit support
  • Intel HDMI / DisplayPort audio

  • Intel Poulsbo driver
  • Roccat mouse drivers

2. Various core changes

* Nouveau DRM support power management.

3. Security

4. File systems

5. Networking

* Broadcom's new open-source 802.11n Wi-Fi driver

6. Block

7. Virtualization

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