> I think its highly unlikely that it will be possible. The 2.0.x series is
> really for bug fixes and not for enhancements, and thats the word from
> the top. As much as I would like them to be rolled into the main kernel
> release, I have to be realistic about it. I have to say though that the
> 2.1.x series will reach a stage where they are as stable as the 2.0.x
> series and when that is the case I hope people will change over. I think
> this was the case with 1.2.x and 1.3.x a while ago.
Heh, that didn't stop some PPP and other enhancements making their way
into
the later 1.2.* kernels. My personal observations of Linus suggest
practicality often wins out over purism. I think it is worth asking.
Terry