No, if the Second Digit is an ODD number the kernel is in development. If the Second Digit is an EVEN number the kernel is from the release/production branch. Kernel versions do not translate directly to stability. Anything over 2.4.18 seems to be fairly stable, anything from 2.4.10-2.4.16 should be avoided if possible. Chris Tooley On Mon, 2002-10-21 at 08:03, Alan Bachumian wrote: > 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 -- Chris Tooley <chris@tooley.com>
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