Re: Linux Version Number Description

[ujjwal pande <ujjwal_kernel@yahoo.com>]

HI,

In 2.4.18-3 the 18 is the version number.4 is used to decide whether it is the stable version or not.Even value indicates the stable version while the odd number for unstable.

Regards,

Ujjwal

 Anjaneyulu <anjaneyulu@mistralsoftware.com> wrote:

Hi,

Can anybody explain what the meaning of linux version number.

For example,

2.4.18-3

What does each numer specify?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Regards,

Anj

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