From 12f356cd5235d80503ed63346ec9a074c1298df5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Xingyu Wang Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:05 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] ATRP @wxy https://linux.cn/article-16211-1.html --- ...is coming to the Linux Kernel Support-..md | 89 +++++++++++++++++++ ...is coming to the Linux Kernel Support-..md | 80 ----------------- 2 files changed, 89 insertions(+), 80 deletions(-) create mode 100644 published/20230920 A big change is coming to the Linux Kernel Support-..md delete mode 100644 sources/news/20230920 A big change is coming to the Linux Kernel Support-..md diff --git a/published/20230920 A big change is coming to the Linux Kernel Support-..md b/published/20230920 A big change is coming to the Linux Kernel Support-..md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..78d5d37ff9 --- /dev/null +++ b/published/20230920 A big change is coming to the Linux Kernel Support-..md @@ -0,0 +1,89 @@ +[#]: subject: "A big change is coming to the Linux Kernel Support…." +[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-support/" +[#]: author: "Sourav Rudra https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/" +[#]: collector: "lujun9972/lctt-scripts-1693450080" +[#]: translator: "ChatGPT" +[#]: reviewer: "wxy" +[#]: publisher: "wxy" +[#]: url: "https://linux.cn/article-16211-1.html" + +Linux 内核支持周期即将发生一项重大变革！ +====== + +![][0] + +> 从文字描述上看，它对用户产生的影响将如何呢？你有何看法呢？ + +[欧洲开源峰会][1]Open Source Summit Europe 刚刚开幕，我们开始看到围绕 Linux 和开源软件的一些有趣动态。 + +其中一项新闻是关于未来将如何处理 Linux 内核的 [长期支持][2]（LTS）版本。 + +我们来看一下即将进行的更迭。 + +**新变化：** 在峰会上，Linux 开发者和 [LWN][3] 执行编辑 Jonathan Corbett 宣布，**Linux 内核的 LTS 周期即将从原先的六年缩短至两年**！ + +目前，有 **六个 LTS 版本的 Linux 内核**，即 4.14、4.19、5.4、5.10、5.15 和 6.1。 + +在将来，继 4.14 之后，当 LTS 状态的下两个版本被淘汰时，**它们将不会被其他内核版本所取代**。 + +> 📋 你可以查阅 [Linux 内核归档][4] 来了解目前 LTS 版本 Linux 内核预计的终止支持日期。 + +长期支持内核： + +版本 | 维护者 | 发布于 | 计划终止日期 +--:|:--:|:--:|:-- +6.1 | Greg Kroah-Hartman & Sasha Levin | 2022-12-11 | 2026 年 12 月 +5.15 | Greg Kroah-Hartman & Sasha Levin |2021-10-31 | 2026 年 10 月 +5.10 | Greg Kroah-Hartman & Sasha Levin | 2020-12-13 | 2026 年 12 月 +5.4 | Greg Kroah-Hartman & Sasha Levin | 2019-11-24 | 2025 年 12 月 +4.19 | Greg Kroah-Hartman & Sasha Levin | 2018-10-22 | 2024 年 12 月 +4.14 | Greg Kroah-Hartman & Sasha Levin | 2017-11-12 | 2024 年 1 月 + +**时机选择：**Jonathan 提到的理由之一是，**并不是很多人使用旧版本的 Linux 内核**，因此这些版本没必要继续进行维护。 + +我对此表示同意。然而，肯定有些人对此举动感到不满。 + +但是，这个决策的推进主要是由于 **Linux 代码维护人员过度劳累的大问题**。 + +你看，对于一个 LTS 版本的代码进行检查和改善是一项重任务，需要消耗大量的时间和精力，而问题就出在这里。 + +据 Jonathan 所说，维护人员面临的 **两个大挑战** 分别是：大部分 **维护人员并未得到酬劳以维护 Linux 内核**，以及采用 “[Fuzzing][5]” 技术寻找问题，虽然有所帮助，但有时也可能揭示出许多小问题，需要维护人员花费更多的精力。 + +看到这样的情况，维护人员容易感到疲劳，对吧？🙁 + +当被问及 **维护人员如何得到帮助？** 时，Jonathan 建议他们与雇主进行沟通，把 Linux 内核维护工作转为付费工作。 + +他还补充说， + +> 如果公司希望继续从 Linux 中获益，就需要意识到他们必须向 Linux 回馈。 + +总的来说，此次变革将减轻维护人员的负担，但依赖于旧版本 Linux 内核的系统可能会承受不获得关键更新的风险。 + +这可能会对大部分用户产生影响，或可能不会，但对某些组织来说，可能会带来些许不便。 + +💬 你怎么看？在下方评论区分享你的想法吧。 + +*新闻来源：[ZDNET][6]* + +*（题图：MJ/47a40c0f-3a3c-4534-98fe-3c986e9a881c）* + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-support/ + +作者：[Sourav Rudra][a] +选题：[lujun9972][b] +译者：ChatGPT +校对：[wxy](https://github.com/wxy) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-summit-europe/ +[2]: https://itsfoss.com/long-term-support-lts/ +[3]: https://lwn.net/ +[4]: https://kernel.org/category/releases.html +[5]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuzzing +[6]: https://www.zdnet.com/article/long-term-support-for-linux-kernel-to-be-cut-as-maintainence-remains-under-strain/ +[0]: https://img.linux.net.cn/data/attachment/album/202309/21/085832oy6xi3jqrm44s9xg.jpg \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/sources/news/20230920 A big change is coming to the Linux Kernel Support-..md b/sources/news/20230920 A big change is coming to the Linux Kernel Support-..md deleted file mode 100644 index 8d4c607582..0000000000 --- a/sources/news/20230920 A big change is coming to the Linux Kernel Support-..md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,80 +0,0 @@ -[#]: subject: "A big change is coming to the Linux Kernel Support…." -[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-support/" -[#]: author: "Sourav Rudra https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/" -[#]: collector: "lujun9972/lctt-scripts-1693450080" -[#]: translator: " " -[#]: reviewer: " " -[#]: publisher: " " -[#]: url: " " - -A big change is coming to the Linux Kernel Support…. -====== -While this is a significant change on paper, how can it affect the -users? Thoughts? -The [Open Source Summit Europe][1] edition has kicked off, and we are starting to see some interesting news surrounding Linux and open-source software in general. - -One such news is regarding how [Long-term Support][2] (LTS) Linux kernel versions will be handled going forward. - -Let's take a look at the upcoming changes. - -**What's happening:** At the summit, Jonathan Corbett, Linux developer and executive editor at [LWN][3] disclosed that **the LTS period for the Linux kernel is being brought down to two years, from the previous six years period**. - -Seeing that currently there are **six LTS Linux Kernels** , 4.14, 4.19, 5.4, 5.10, 5.15, and 6.1. - -In the future, after 4.14, when the next two in line exit LTS status, **they will not be replaced with other kernel versions**. - -📋 - -You can refer to [The Linux Kernel Archives][4] for knowing the projected end-of-life of the current LTS Linux kernels. - -**Why Now:** One of the reasons Jonathan mentions is the fact that **not many people use older versions of the Linux kernel** , so there's not much point in maintaining those. - -And, I do agree with that. However, there will be some out there who won't be happy with this move. - -But, there's **a bigger problem at hand** that has pushed this decision forward, and that is the **matter of Linux code maintainers being burnt out**. - -You see, checking/improving the code for an LTS release is a major task that can take up a lot of time and effort to get it done right, and this is where the problem lies. - -According to Jonathan, there are **two distinct obstacles that maintainers face** , one is that **many** **maintainers are not paid to maintain the Linux kernel**. - -The second one is the **use of the '[Fuzzing][5]' technique to find bugs**, which is helpful, but at times can also uncover numerous minor bugs that will require the maintainers' attention. - -You see how this can easily burn out a maintainer? 🙁 - -When asked; **How can maintainers get help?** , Jonathan suggested that they speak with their employers for getting them paid for their Linux kernel maintainer work. - -He also added that: - -> Companies must realize they need to give back to Linux if they want to continue to reap its benefits. - -So, wrapping up. - -This move will lessen the burden on the maintainers, however systems that rely on older Linux kernels may have to bear the brunt of not getting essential patches. - -While it may or may not affect a big chunk of users, it could be inconvenient for some organizations. - -_💬 What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below._ - -**Via:[ZDNET][6]** - -* * * - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -via: https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-support/ - -作者：[Sourav Rudra][a] -选题：[lujun9972][b] -译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) -校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) - -本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 - -[a]: https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/ -[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 -[1]: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-summit-europe/ -[2]: https://itsfoss.com/long-term-support-lts/ -[3]: https://lwn.net/ -[4]: https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-support/The%20Linux%20Kernel%20Archives -[5]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuzzing -[6]: https://www.zdnet.com/article/long-term-support-for-linux-kernel-to-be-cut-as-maintainence-remains-under-strain/