On April 26, 2024 8:16:45 PM EDT, "David C. Rankin" <drankina...@gmail.com>
wrote:
>Devs,
>
> I've noticed kernels stay stuck in core-testing longer than they used to. In
> the past (unless there was some minor version change), they usually stayed in
> testing a day or less. The past couple have lingered nearly a week and linux
> 6.8.7.arch1-2 x86_64 has been there a few days?
>
> That's great to ensure there are no issue with other packages that depend on
> building drivers from the kernel, but does raise the question for the curios
> -- "What's up?"
>
> I ask for scheduling purposes. I monitor the newsfeeds from the package
> repos and when I see a new kernel coming, I try and set aside a convenient
> time for the update/reboot. Past few kernels, I've done that only to find -
> they are still in testing.
>
> Not a complaint, just a curiosity.
>
Haven't paid the closest attention, but I do try to update first thing every
morning, and I've not noticed this. With LTS kernels, those I've seen linger a
bit.
~ Null
