Ubuntu Kernel Team - Weekly Newsletter, 2017-08-01

July 23 through July 29 --- ##Development (Artful / 17.10)## We intend to target a 4.13 kernel for the Ubuntu 17.10 release. The artful kernel is now based on Linux 4.11. The Ubuntu 17.10 Kernel Freeze is Thurs Oct 5, 2017. * The Artful kernel in the archive has been rebased

14.04.x HWE Stack EOL Notification

Hi, In an effort to support a wider variety of hardware within the Ubuntu 14.04 LTS release, the 14.04.2 and newer point releases shipped with hardware enablement stacks composed of updated kernels and graphics stacks. The intention has always been for these hardware enablement stacks to only rem

12.04.x HWE Stack EOL Notification

, please see: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/1204_HWE_EOL Thanks, Leann Ogasawara -- ubuntu-devel mailing list ubuntu-devel@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-devel

Ubuntu 14.04 Kernel Version and Configuration

Hi All, As we enter Kernel Freeze for the Ubuntu Trusty Tahr 14.04 release, the Ubuntu Kernel Team felt this would be an appropriate time to officially confirm the Ubuntu 14.04 kernel will be based on the upstream v3.13 Linux kernel [1]. For those seeking the specific details of all the changes p

Re: [RFC] 12.04.5

On Sun, Feb 9, 2014 at 5:50 AM, Philipp Kern wrote: > On Fri, Feb 07, 2014 at 08:00:12AM -0800, Leann Ogasawara wrote: > > As many are aware, recent 12.04.x point releases have shipped with a > newer > > kernel and X stack by default for hardware enablement purposes. > &g

[RFC] 12.04.5

Hi All, With 12.04.4 having just released, I wanted to propose the idea of having a 12.04.5 point release for Precise. As many are aware, recent 12.04.x point releases have shipped with a newer kernel and X stack by default for hardware enablement purposes. Maintainers of these enablement stacks

Ubuntu 13.10 Kernel Version and Configuration

Hi All, Now that we are past the Ubuntu Saucy Salamander 13.10 Kernel Freeze, the Ubuntu Kernel Team felt this would be an appropriate time to officially confirm the Ubuntu 13.10 kernel will be based on the upstream v3.11 Linux kernel [1]. For those seeking the specific details of all the changes

Ubuntu 13.04 Kernel Configuration

Hi All, Now that we are past the Ubuntu Raring Ringtail 13.04 Kernel Freeze, the Ubuntu Kernel Team felt this would also be an appropriate time to advertise what we intend to be the final kernel configurations for the main distro kernel flavors. The purpose is to expose the main configuration cha

Ubuntu 13.04 Kernel Version

Hi All, Now that we are past the Ubuntu Raring Ringtail 13.04 Kernel Freeze, the Ubuntu Kernel Team felt this would be an appropriate time to officially confirm the Ubuntu 13.04 kernel will be based on the upstream v3.8 Linux kernel [1]. For those seeking the specific details of all the changes p

Re: Let's Discuss Interim Releases (and a Rolling Release)

On 02/28/2013 12:49 PM, David Henningsson wrote: > On 02/28/2013 05:09 PM, Martin Pitt wrote: >>> * Keep doing daily quality and keep improving our daily quality. >> >> Big +1. I'm particularly looking forward to integrating our automatic >> package tests with britney. > > The QA work done in -pr

Re: Let's Discuss Interim Releases (and a Rolling Release)

On 02/28/2013 09:52 AM, Bryce Harrington wrote: > On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 10:59:36AM -0600, Mario Limonciello wrote: >> Thanks Rick. I applaud this proposal. >> >> This definitely helps to reaffirm the decision that we made with Mythbuntu >> to move to LTS only for our releases. We have had an in

Ubuntu 12.10 Kernel Configuration

Hi All, Now that we are past the Ubuntu Quantal Quetzal 12.10 Kernel Freeze, the Ubuntu Kernel Team felt this would also be an appropriate time to advertise what we intend to be the final kernel configurations for all the main distro and ports kernel flavors. The purpose is to expose the main

Ubuntu 12.10 Kernel Version

Hi All, Now that we are past the Ubuntu Quantal Quetzal 12.10 Kernel Freeze, the Ubuntu Kernel Team felt this would be an appropriate time to officially confirm and announce that the Ubuntu 12.10 kernel will be based on the upstream v3.5 Linux kernel [1]. Going forward, we'll continue to updat

Re: LTS Enablement Stack

On 08/10/2012 02:05 PM, Leann Ogasawara wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > At UDS-Q we began discussions for how we will provide enablement stack > offerings in the Precise 12.04 LTS release, eg. provide the 12.10 > Kernel and X.org in 12.04 beginning with the 12.04.2 point release. >

LTS Enablement Stack

Hi Everyone, At UDS-Q we began discussions for how we will provide enablement stack offerings in the Precise 12.04 LTS release, eg. provide the 12.10 Kernel and X.org in 12.04 beginning with the 12.04.2 point release. We captured plenty of feedback during these discussions and noted numerous area

Quantal 12.10 Kernel Flavors

Hi All, With the Quantal 12.10 Alpha-1 milestone on the horizon, the Ubuntu Kernel Team felt this would be an appropriate time to highlight and publicize some of the restructuring efforts that have surrounded the 12.10 Kernel flavors: * As previously discussed in the 12.04 cycle [1] and app

[CFT - Closed] RC6 Enabled by Default on Sandy Bridge

received and interaction with the upstream developers, we were also able to find and fix a handful of RC6 related issues. Kudos to all involved. Thanks, Leann Ogasawara On Fri, 2012-02-24 at 13:57 -0800, Leann Ogasawara wrote: > On Thu, 2012-02-23 at 21:21 -0800, Leann Ogasawara wrote: > &g

Ubuntu 12.04 Kernel Configurations

Hi All, Now that we are past the Ubuntu Precise Pangolin 12.04 Kernel Freeze, the Ubuntu Kernel Team felt this would also be an appropriate time to advertise what we intend to be the final kernel configurations for all the main distro and ports kernel flavors. The purpose is to expose the main co

Ubuntu 12.04 Kernel Version - 3.2

Hi All, Now that we are past the Ubuntu Precise Pangolin 12.04 Kernel Freeze, the Ubuntu Kernel Team felt this would be an appropriate time to officially confirm and announce that the Ubuntu 12.04 kernel will be based on the upstream v3.2 Linux kernel [1]. Going forward, we'll continue to update

Re: [RFC] Drop Non-smp PowerPC Kernel Flavor

On Tue, 2012-03-20 at 06:53 +, Adam Conrad wrote: > On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 02:30:14PM +0800, Jeremy Kerr wrote: > > > > Benh pointed out 78c5c68a; which looks like it'll address this. I've > > built some packages: > > > > http://people.canonical.com/~jk/powerpc-oldworld-smp/ > > > > - let

Re: [RFC] Drop Non-smp PowerPC Kernel Flavor

On Sun, 2012-03-18 at 19:41 +, Adam Conrad wrote: > On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 10:39:42AM -0700, Leann Ogasawara wrote: > > > > Jeremy Kerr did some testing a while back and noted that the PowerPC smp > > flavor should run on non-smp hardware, but did acknowledge there

Re: [RFC] Drop Non-smp PowerPC Kernel Flavor

On Wed, 2012-03-14 at 17:00 +, Colin Watson wrote: > On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 09:52:01AM -0700, Leann Ogasawara wrote: > > The Ubuntu Kernel Team has been evaluating some of the current > > maintenance burdens for the upcoming Precise Pangolin 12.04 LTS release. > > One ar

Re: [RFC] Drop Non-smp PowerPC Kernel Flavor

On Wed, 2012-03-14 at 11:59 -0500, Micah Gersten wrote: > On 03/14/2012 11:52 AM, Leann Ogasawara wrote: > > Hi All, > > > > The Ubuntu Kernel Team has been evaluating some of the current > > maintenance burdens for the upcoming Precise Pangolin 12.04 LTS release. >

[RFC] Drop Non-smp PowerPC Kernel Flavor

require the installer to be updated, hence CC'ing Colin Watson. We'd like to drop this as soon as possible, in time for Beta-2 would be ideal. Thoughts? Thanks, Leann Ogasawara [1] https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-announce/2007-February/98.html -- ubuntu-devel mailing l

[RFC] AUFS disabled for 12.04

here people are experiencing issues with OverlayFS. We'd like to gather any compelling evidence to support the requests to re-enable AUFS. Thanks, Leann Ogasawara [1] https://lkml.org/lkml/2012/2/28/223 -- ubuntu-devel mailing list ubuntu-devel@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or un

Re: [CFT] RC6 Enabled by Default on Sandy Bridge

On Thu, 2012-02-23 at 21:21 -0800, Leann Ogasawara wrote: > On Sat, 2012-02-18 at 13:07 -0800, Leann Ogasawara wrote: > [...] > > If you are running Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) and willing to test > > and provide feedback, please refer to our PowerManagementRC6 wik

Re: [CFT] RC6 Enabled by Default on Sandy Bridge

On Sat, 2012-02-18 at 13:07 -0800, Leann Ogasawara wrote: [...] > If you are running Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) and willing to test > and provide feedback, please refer to our PowerManagementRC6 wiki for > detailed instructions [3]. Additionally, instructions for reporting any >

[CFT] RC6 Enabled by Default on Sandy Bridge

Hi All, RC6 is a technology which allows the GPU to go into a very low power consumption state when the GPU is idle (down to 0V). It results in considerable power savings when this stage is activated. When comparing under idle loads with machine state where RC6 is disabled, improved power usage of

Minutes from the Ubuntu Kernel Team meeting, 2011-11-22

= Meeting Minutes = http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2011/11/22/%23ubuntu-meeting.txt http://voices.canonical.com/kernelteam == Agenda == https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelTeam/Meeting#Tues, 22 Nov, 2011 === ARM Status === Precise/omap4: first kernel upload done (3.0.0-1401.2) - still based on Oneiric sou

Minutes from the Ubuntu Kernel Team meeting, 2011-11-15

= Meeting Minutes = http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2011/11/15/%23ubuntu-meeting.txt http://voices.canonical.com/kernelteam == Agenda == https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelTeam/Meeting === ARM Status === Besides the usual SRU kernels, there's nothing else to report. === Release Metrics and Incoming Bugs

Ubuntu 11.10 Kernel Version - 3.0

Hi All, With the Ubuntu 11.10 Kernel Freeze approaching, the Ubuntu Kernel Team felt this would also be an appropriate time to officially announce that the Ubuntu 11.10 kernel will be based on the v3.0 mainline kernel. During the Kernel Version and Flavors session [1] at UDS-Oneiric in Budapest,

Ubuntu 11.10 Kernel Configurations

Hi All, With the Ubuntu 11.10 Kernel Freeze approaching, the Ubuntu Kernel Team felt this would also be an appropriate time to advertise what we intend to be the final kernel configurations for all the main distro and ports kernel flavors. The purpose is to expose the main configuration changes a

Ubuntu Kernel Team Meeting Minutes - 2011-08-16

= Meeting Minutes = [[http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2011/08/16/%23ubuntu-meeting.txt|IRC Log of the meeting.]] <> [[http://voices.canonical.com/kernelteam|Meeting minutes.]] == Agenda == [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelTeam/Meeting#Tues, 16 Aug, 2011|20110816 Meeting Agenda]] === ARM Status === TO

Minutes from the Ubuntu Kernel Team meeting, 2011-06-14

= Meeting Minutes = [[http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2011/06/14/%23ubuntu-meeting.txt|IRC Log of the meeting.]] <> [[http://voices.canonical.com/kernelteam|Meeting minutes.]] == Agenda == [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelTeam/Meeting#Tues, 14 Jun, 2011|20110614 Meeting Agenda]] === ARM Status === CVE

Ubuntu 11.04 Kernel Configurations

Hi All, With the Ubuntu 11.04 Beta-1 release approaching, the Ubuntu Kernel Team felt this would also be an appropriate time to advertise what we intend to be the final kernel configurations for all the main distro and ports kernel flavors. The purpose is to expose the main configuration changes

Ubuntu 11.04 Kernel Version - 2.6.38

Hi All, With the Ubuntu 11.04 Beta-1 release approaching, the Ubuntu Kernel Team felt this would be an appropriate time to officially announce that the Ubuntu 11.04 kernel will be based on the 2.6.38 mainline kernel. The decision to target a 2.6.38 kernel was made during the Kernel Version and Fl