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The notion that RH kernels are stable is patently false. RH constantly backports features to "stable" kernels, and it does cause problems. I was on the forefro
by cpuguy83 4y ago
The notion that RH kernels are stable is patently false.
RH constantly backports features to "stable" kernels, and it does cause problems.
I was on the forefront of this when they were backporting container tech to their 2.6.32 kernel.
I've also seen them break userspace repeatedly with kernel changes for selinux within a stable kernel.
But as you say, you can pay for support so you have someone to scream at when things go south.
When it comes to ABI stability, I'd trust the vanilla kernels more than RHEL.
- pnutjam 4y agoYeah, Suse has a better kernel method IMHO. Yelling at RH is about as effective as screaming at paint to dry faster in my experience. Their support can be very effective, but it's so slow it's mostly useless. They put you through afew layers of "are you this dumb" before you can get anywhere.