Linux 2.6.26-rc5 Kernel Released

Posted by Michael Larabel on June 05, 2008

Just like Linux 2.6.26-rc4, today's release of the 2.6.26-rc5 kernel is another update with a variety of small fixes. There isn't anything major to talk about with this latest testing kernel update other than fixing some scheduler issues and the usual assortment of driver updates. The release announcement and additional commentary can be found at Kernel Trap.

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