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I've lost track of linux versioning, but do folks here know how the next LTS kernel line is determined? Looking at kernel.org, the last LTS was the 5.4.z serie
by filereaper 6y ago
I've lost track of linux versioning, but do folks here know how the next LTS kernel line is determined?
Looking at kernel.org, the last LTS was the 5.4.z series, so I'm curious when the next LTS branch will be cut to use these features in most distros.
- raziel2p 6y agoI don't think they have a rigid system, but this post indicates that they try to make it the last release of the year: https://people.kernel.org/gregkh/next-long-term-supported-kernel-release https://people.kernel.org/gregkh/next-long-term-supported-ke...
- kemotep 6y agoLooking at past releases[0] it appears every 5th release so since 5.4 was the last stable release, the next release at 5.9 should be LTS. [0](https://www.kernel.org/category/releases.html https://www.kernel.org/category/releases.html)
- freedomben 6y agoAlso worth noting for people that use distribution kernels, a distributions LTS kernel may or may not match the official one. Just something to be aware of.
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