Hi, First digit is Major version (2) Second Digit is Minor version (4) Third digit is kernel patch number (18) and forth is package number. If Second Digit be even number, that kernel is BETA. Regards, Alan -- On Mon, 21 Oct 2002 17:11:03 Anjaneyulu 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 > ____________________________________________________________ Get 250 full-color business cards FREE right now! http://businesscards.lycos.com _______________________________________________ Redhat-devel-list mailing list Redhat-devel-list@redhat.com https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-devel-list