Peter Galli, of eWEEK, reports on the latest delays in the release of Linux kernel version 2.4. Galli writes . . .

“The growing popularity of Linux is starting to take its toll–most notably in lengthy delays in kernel updates and releases. Developers last week placed Linux 2.4 Test Version 9 into the Linux kernel archives for evaluation, but the final release of the kernel is unlikely to be ready this year.”

“In many ways, the latest delays are indicative of Linux's success, rather than its shortcomings. The development process of the open-source operating system could be the culprit, and it will get closer scrutiny as Linux becomes an enterprise staple.”

” . . . The latest delays, the Linux creator [Linus Torvalds] said, may have been the result of his taking on too much. In mid-1999, Torvalds said Linux 2.4 would be ready that fall. Earlier this year, he said October was more likely, and the latest goal is now the end of the year. '[I allowed] too much new code too late,' said Torvalds in an e-mail interview with eWeek last week. 'I'm not always as stern … as I should be, and I end up accepting changes even after the point where I know I shouldn't' . . .”

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