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While version numbers don't truly matter, the kernel's versioning scheme suggests they do. As a result, we often see a disconnect between how kernel developers want to see the kernel maintained, versus how the kernel ends up being maintained. This talk will go over a brief history of the kernel's versioning schemes, will try to demonstrate why it does fit with the current approach to keeping the kernel up to date, and will propose an alternative method to maintaining a rolling stable kernel tree which ignores changes in version numbers and makes it easier for users to make sure they have all the fixes they need.
Sasha helps maintain the Linux Kernel Stable and LTS trees. He is currently employed by Google where he helps make Linux better. Previously, Sasha was employed by Microsoft and the Ksplice team in Oracle.
Tuesday September 28, 2021 12:00pm - 12:50pm PDT
Elwha A
