"Then a distribution takes the official kernel and adds its own unofficial patches... because... why?"
Depends on the distro. Reasons can range from device support to support for products like Win4Lin, or other features. Consider the base kernel to be a reference platform, and the custom kernels used by some distros to be ways they can differentiate their products.
[link|http://forfree.sytes.net|
]
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
|
Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
|
kernels that come out of distributions
- (scorsese)
- (8)
- Feb. 28, 2005, 09:57:35 AM EST