kernel dev methodology

Robert W Boyer (rboyer@interramp.com)
Tue, 19 Mar 1996 22:23:50 -0500


One of the most desirable aspects of linux is the software engineering
talent that can be brought to bear on developing new kernel
features/drivers/bug fixes quickly. Would it be at all worthwhile to
entertain a discussion on a revised kernel development/release model that
incorporated a central defect tracking repository and parallel kernel
development and release tracks. New kernel features from the development
track could be developed on the release base in parallel, merged in to the
current base individually, tested and certified as release candidates in a
more structured manner. The goal being more features sooner, maybe even a
more scalable kernel development effort.

Now all we need is a GNU Atria ClearCase clone.....