OT: linux overhead (was: Re: OT: printing filepro on SERIAL PORT Linux)

[Fairlight]

With neither thought nor caution, D . Thomas Podnar blurted:
> Linux is a classic case of "programming by exception". Every version,
> and every kernel release, is a new test and requires a change or two.

I think that's a bit of hyperbole, unless you're talking about the major
releases (ie., 2.2 vs 2.4 vs 2.6, not 2.6.11 vs 2.6.12).

> Our focus is definitely on "releases of Linux that are sold and supported
> commercially", such as Red Hat, Suse and Mandriva, and their directly
> related cousins and descendants.

Mandriva?  Lemme guess, Mandrake and Connectiva merged?

> But it is 8:45pm on a Sunday night and I'm here doing product QA testing.
> Draw your own conclusions.

You need a gf or a wife?  :)

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