Linux news

2007 07 12

Virtual Host Bus Adapter Enters the Linux Kernel

Emulex Virtual HBA Technology Accepted Into Open Source Linux Kernel

The Open Source process provides a highly recognized assurance of quality and long-term support for leading technologies such as innovative SAN connectivity solutions. Upstream kernel acceptance ensures a broad distribution of Emulex's LightPulse Virtual HBA technology and encourages the development of virtual HBA-based capabilities and value-added solutions. Current Emulex Open Source drivers already operate with Linux and Xen, enabling robust SAN connectivity in these environments.

http://s5h.net/u?z4a25
Recent: CFS scheduler to appear in Linux kernel 2.6.23

And also credit where credit's due, Con Kolivas was the first one to prove via RSDL/SD that 'fair scheduling' is possible and that it results in better desktop scheduling.

http://s5h.net/u?za25f
Linux: Keyboard Blink Driver

Stephen Hemminger posted a patch to make it possible to unload the keyboard blink driver, "the blink driver wakes up every jiffy which wastes power unnecessarily. Using a notifier gives same effect. Also add ability to unload module."

http://s5h.net/u?z4eec
Linux: Reducing Power Consumption

Arjan summarizes, "with kernel fixes and features, the power consumption of this laptop went from 21.06 Watts to 18.25 Watts; with 2 additional userspace fixes the power consumption ended up at 15.5 Watts."

http://s5h.net/u?z6335