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the version number of the kernel is incremented when significant changes have been made to it such as adding support for various devices I can't tell you the latest kernel because this changes very fast go to <a href="http://www.linux" rel="ugc">www.linux</a>&nbsp;.com to find out.
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the version number of the kernel is incremented when significant changes have been made to it such as adding support for various devices I can't tell you the latest kernel because this changes very fast go to www.linux [http://www.linux] .com to find out.

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Another point is that if the second decimal is odd, then the version is a development version<br />
Currently the kernel is at 2.3.x, while the stable release is at 2.2.y. You don't want to go for the 2.3.x series unless your hardware is not supported, or you want to live on the bleeding edge, or you are doing kernel development<br />

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Another point is that if the second decimal is odd, then the version is a development version
Currently the kernel is at 2.3.x, while the stable release is at 2.2.y. You don't want to go for the 2.3.x series unless your hardware is not supported, or you want to live on the bleeding edge, or you are doing kernel development


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how can I know which kernel am I currently use ?
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how can I know which kernel am I currently use ?

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What is the different between two different version of kernal ???? What is the newest kernal (version) ?
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What is the different between two different version of kernal ???? What is the newest kernal (version) ?

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