Kernel 2.7: Back to the Future of Linux

Now that the Linux 2.6 kernel has been released and is being worked into distributions, many in the open-source community are turning their attention to the next development and test kernel, known as the 2.7 tree. To get an early glimpse at some of the thinking going into the next kernel, key vendors that aid in shaping the Linux kernel helped eWEEK last week put together a long-range wish list for 2.7.

For some, additional desktop functionality would be welcome for the development kernel, which is not likely to be finalized until next year.

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