KernelOneiricUbuntuDeltaReview
Launchpad Entry: kernel-o-ubuntu-delta-review
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Summary
Review of the current Ubuntu Kernel patch delta from upstream. This session will look at the current delta comprised of both patches to the core and the ubuntu specific drivers. The aim is to record what we are carrying, review the reasons for that component(s) to be carried, and recommend replacements, updates, cleanups, upstreaming etc of those components.
Release Note
TBD
Rationale
All patches and drivers carried in the Ubuntu delta are not automatically sync'd with the upstream kernel for various reasons. This places a maintenance burden on the Ubuntu kernel team. These patches and drivers must be regularly reviewed to determine if they are still needed, if they need updating to a later version, or if they are now ready for upstream acceptance. The purpose of this blueprint is to facilitate and record this review for the Oneiric cycle.
This review is based on the the initial Natty sync to Oneiric, at the Ubuntu2.6.38-7.39- release. The delta at that point was broken down as below:
# patches |
comment |
534 |
patches on top of the v2.6.38 kernel |
0 |
patches which are now upstream (stable et al) |
151 |
SAUCE patches |
294 |
debian commits (configuration updates and build machinary) |
58 |
ubuntu/ driver patches |
62 |
patches added then reverted |
Ubuntu Delta
Ubuntu Drivers
Ubuntu Patches (not for upstream)
Ubuntu Patches (for review)
Patches dropped during the Natty rebase cycle
- UBUNTU: SAUCE: (no-up) Restore VT fonts on switch
- Results in a build failure due to it being a consumer of the BKL
BoF agenda and discussion
Use this section to take notes during the BoF; if you keep it in the approved spec, use it for summarising what was discussed and note any options that were rejected.