LXer: Reiser4 and the politics of the kernel

LXer · 08-04-2006, 11:54 PM

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Why is the Reiser4 filesystem not in the Linux kernel? Recently, the question has been discussed on the kernel mailing list, and it's not a pretty sight; anyone who imagines that kernel development is a rational discourse only needs to look at the exchange to be disillusioned. While both sides claim to be arguing technical merits, the discussion spills over into a debate about the advantages of established procedures and policies. It's also turned into a clash of personalities.

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johnhamiltion · 08-28-2007, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LXer

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Why is the Reiser4 filesystem not in the Linux kernel?

Well,... I'm not sure,....

But these pages

Some Amazing Filesystem Benchmarks. Which Filesystem is Best?
Compiling yourself a new Kernel (with Reiser4 support).
Installing your favorite Linux Distro on Reiser4.
Installing GRUB on a Reiser4 Partition.

at http://linuxhelp.150m.com/

will help you to get Reiser4 up and running,...

johnhamiltion · 08-30-2007, 07:16 PM

hi LXer,
what do you think about the reported sabotage of Reiser4 in the Linux kernel?

Reaad about it here:

http://linuxhelp.150m.com/jews/saboteurs.htm

johnhamiltion · 09-01-2007, 09:50 AM

hi LXer, do you have an opinion about the reported sabotage of Reiser4 in the Linux kernel?

Hangdog42 · 09-01-2007, 03:19 PM

LXer is not a person, but rather a news feed that has "user" status so it can automatically post here at LQ. You can see their site at LXer.com

johnhamiltion · 09-03-2007, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Hangdog42

LXer is not a person, but rather a news feed that has "user" status so it can automatically post here at LQ. You can see their site at LXer.com

Thanks. That explains a lot.

johnhamiltion · 09-05-2007, 08:07 AM

I would love to hear peoples opinions with regard to this matter.