[linux-lvm] with 2.4.1, should I use beta2 or beta3 lvm-tools?

[Rik van Riel]

On Fri, 2 Feb 2001, Joe Thornber wrote:
> On Fri, Feb 02, 2001 at 11:15:25AM +0100, Håkan Jettingstad wrote:
> > 
> > Just a quick question, kernel 2.4.1 contains lvm 0.9.1beta2, so I'm
> > wondering do I have to use the beta2 lvm-tools or can I use the beta3
> > lvm-tools with that kernel, or do I have to wait for a beta3 patch for the
> > 2.4.1 kernel?
> 
> Please use the latest code if you can.  The LVM tar balls will
> build a patch for your kernel.  If you don't want to patch your
> kernel yourself then use the latest tools with 2.4.1, but you
> should probably refrain from using snapshots.  We hope to make
> another release at the beginning of next week (probably beta4).

Who cares ?

As far as the majority of the LVM users are concerned,
new releases are shipped by Alan and Linus.

I guess having a separate LVM tree for development is
good, but it might be better to just do maintenance on
the tree which is actually being used - ie. Linus'.

regards,

Rik
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