Re: [tlug] Ubuntu 10.04 - kernel update snafu

["Stephen J. Turnbull" <stephen@example.com>]

[SCA] SCHWARTZ, 	Fernando G. / Schwartz Consultores Associados Ltda. writes:

 > ... That's right, "BTRFS " being your "next-gen" filesystem and no,
 > isn't a "beta" file system.

The btrfs home page disagrees:

    Stability status

    The filesystem disk format is no longer unstable, and it's not
    expected to change unless there are strong reasons to do so. If
    there is a format change, file systems with a unchanged format
    will continue to be mountable and usable by newer kernels.

    The Btrfs code base is under heavy development. Every effort is
    being made to keep it stable and fast. Due to the fast development
    speed, the state of development of the filesystem improves
    noticeably with every new Linux version, so it's recommended to
    run the most modern kernel possible.

Any software that recommends you keep your kernel updated to "most
modern possible" is beta software.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work well, it means you need to be
prepared for surprises.