Re: [embedded platform] kernel questions

[Rene Herman <rene.herman@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 19-08-08 06:25, Mohamed Thalib .H wrote:

> > - what kernel version to choose. I understand it depends on system
> > requirements and hardware specs, and I think 2.6.x branch should be
> > given a preference, as it supports a lot more hardware then 2.4 and
> > community provides better support as well :) Question is what version
> > of 2.6.x family to choose, is there a strict criterion to choose ?
>
> Always choose the latest version . the bugs are fixed and new device
> supports are added . it will make your task easier.

A slight adjustment might be that there is generally a version that most 
big distributions agree on (at the moment I believe it's v25) and those 
will get longer support (and more external patches made ready for it).

Might be somewhat easier to support for a bit longer therefore. Whether 
or not that's important to you ofcourse fully depends on your local use. 
If you don't expect to upgrade a once-built board for another few years 
or so anyway, any advantage is gone as by that time any current kernel 
is obsolete. In that case, "latest" definitely tends to be the best choice.

Rene.

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