linux.conf.au, January 2003 PRACTICALITIES: Kernel Numbering Even middle point is stable (eg. 2.4.19). Bug fixes New drivers Odd is unstable (eg. 2.5.47). Everything can change Unstable becomes stable every few years. -pre or -rc kernels are designed for testing only. Currently playing: 2.5. Linus and everyone else Stable: 2.4. Marcelo and everyone else