Fedora 7 Test Update: kernel-2.6.22.1-33.fc7

[Rahul Sundaram]

Paul Johnson wrote:
> On 7/25/07, updates at fedoraproject.org <updates at fedoraproject.org> wrote:
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>>
>> Fedora Test Update Notification
>> FEDORA-2007-1239
>> 2007-07-24 22:10:40.310999
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>>
>>
>> Name        : kernel
>> Product     : Fedora 7
>> Version     : 2.6.22.1
>> Release     : 33.fc7
>> Summary     : The Linux kernel (the core of the Linux operating system)
>> Description :
>> The kernel package contains the Linux kernel (vmlinuz), the core of any
>> Linux operating system.  The kernel handles the basic functions
>> of the operating system:  memory allocation, process allocation, device
>> input and output, etc.
> 
> Just want to let you know this kernel works great with Dell D820
> Latitude laptop. I have no difficulties with suspend and resume.  Only
> problem I still have is that the iwl3945 wireless driver refuses to
> join open networks, but it works fine with networks that use WEP.
> I've disabled that and the ipw3945 driver from intel works great.
> Suspends and resumes without hassle.
> 
> Battery life may be improving as a result of the HPET support in the
> new kernel.  I also ran powertop and followed its advice, so I can't
> be sure where the improvement is.   It appears to me the batteries
> last between 10 and 20% longer, depending on whether I compile
> anything.

Testing and feedback much appreciated. Thanks.

Rahul