Kernel Versions

Version numbers are in the format x.y.z
• x indicates major version number
• y indicates minor version number
• z indicates patchlevel
Examples:
• 1.0.9
• 1.1.7
• 1.2.13
• 1.3.36
• 2.0.0
• 2.1.23
Two current development streams, indicated by the minor version number:
• Even numbers: stable (1.2.13, 2.0.30)
• Odd numbers: development (1.1.7, 2.1.23)