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bala.linuxtech 12-12-2012 04:25 AM
Kernel version 2.6.18-128, what does it mean 18-128 ?
 
Hi Guyz !

Could anyone tell me the Exact meaning of kernel versions ??

I mean , If the kernel version is 2.6.18-128 , what does it mean 18-128 ??

Please help me guyz !!

Thanks
Bala.Linuxtech

chrism01 12-12-2012 04:55 AM
Quote:
Package files are named using the following format:

name-version-release.architecture.rpm

The version refers to the open source version of the project, while the release refers to Red Hat internal patches to the open source code.
(fixes/backports documented in “changelog”)
From RH docs.
So you've got a kernel, upstream version 2.6.18, patch 128

bala.linuxtech 12-12-2012 04:59 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by chrism01 (Post 4847610)
From RH docs.
So you've got a kernel, upstream version 2.6.18, patch 128
Chris

once again thanks a ton ...

chrism01 12-12-2012 05:13 AM
No worries. Have a read of http://www.linuxtopia.org/online_boo..._6_deployment/, especially Chap 1 & 3.


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