[K12OSN] Why 4.1.1

[Brian Beck]

Liam Marshall wrote:

> I use 4.0 now.  I am upgrading my hard drives.  I can either stick 
> with the version I have, or go up to the next stable version which is 
> 4.1.1   right?
>
> There is nothing wrong with 4.0 except for a few nagging things.  But 
> it is just as easy to migrate the users and home directories to 4.1.1 
> as to stick with 4.0 or nearly so as makes no difference.
>
> So what are the biggest changes between 4.0 and 4.1.1?   What does 
> 4.1.1 offer that 4.0 does not have?
>
> Does it offer anything for student users?  Teachers?  Is it Easier to 
> administer/update?   Why would I go to this version?
>
>
> I guess what I am asking is, is there a faq or something that lists 
> the changes/upgrades/additions between 4.0 and 4.1.1?
>
> thanks in advance
>
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The jump from 4.0 to 4.1 included the huge leap to the 2.6 kernel.  In 
many situations, I've found the 2.6 kernel to be more efficient and less 
bulky; it also includes better support for newer technologies.  4.1.1 is 
essentially the same but with some bug fixes and updated program 
versions.  I'm currently helping to run a Dual Opteron server based on 
4.1.1, and it's a fantastic OS.