2.6.n kernel(s) ...

... ciao:

     from kernel.org

     stable: 2.6.27.57   2010-12-09
     stable: 2.6.31.14   2010-07-05
     stable: 2.6.32.27   2010-12-09
     stable: 2.6.33.7    2010-08-02
     stable: 2.6.34.7    2010-09-13
     stable: 2.6.35.9    2010-11-22
     stable: 2.6.36.2    2010-12-09

     and date sorted:

     stable: 2.6.31.14   2010-07-05
     stable: 2.6.33.7    2010-08-02
     stable: 2.6.34.7    2010-09-13
     stable: 2.6.35.9    2010-11-22
     stable: 2.6.27.57   2010-12-09
     stable: 2.6.32.27   2010-12-09
     stable: 2.6.36.2    2010-12-09

     tends to suggest 'vastly' different design goals for each of these 
branches.  i've not had much luck finding out what those might be. any 
ideas or hints where to look would be appreciated ...


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