Re: [flalug] Innovation in Linux: An extraordinary Linux review

From: tom smith (atomsmitty@gmail.com)
Date: Thu Apr 13 2006 - 11:10:38 EDT


Khepri wrote:
> http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/57487/index.html
>
> "Then, here comes one of the most interesting features in a long time
> (in my opinion): The kexec system call. "Sounds nice, but what does it
> mean?" you might think. Well, it enables you to stop your current kernel
> from running, and start another one. In theory, you should be able to
> update your kernel without rebooting. Not only will you be able to start
> a Linux kernel, but you should also be able to start other kernels, like
> a BSD or an OpenSolaris kernel, though I wonder if that' s a good idea..."
> ------------
>
> Um.......wow!? :)
>
> What kind of impact could a feature like that have on clustering or
> virtualization? Dang....
>
> Chris in DC
>
>
That is quite something. Opens the door to many possibilities.
Smitty



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