Emulex Virtual HBA Technology Accepted Into Open Source Linux Kernel
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| 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.
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http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/primenewswire/122727.htm
Recent:
CFS scheduler to appear in Linux kernel 2.6.23
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| 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.
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http://www.linuxinsight.com/cfs-scheduler-to-appear-in-linux-kernel-2.6.23.html
Linux: Keyboard Blink Driver
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| 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."
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http://kerneltrap.org/node/11731
Linux: Reducing Power Consumption
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| 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."
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http://kerneltrap.org/node/11700
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