[ydl-gen] ydl-6.1 kernel source - with a link

[Kai Staats]

Derick --Holy cow! If you were writing in the days where people were paid per 
word, you'd be rich :)

> Yes, indeedy John, you got it.  Keep in mind that the sources are the
> base release so that if you tweak or modify it to your needs you are
> pretty much working on your own.  Also other things are involved if you
> want to share whatever those changes are as stipulated in the GPL;
> procedures which could be tedious to the uninitiated.
>
> It may be easier and more consistent in keeping with how the official
> releases and other changes by allowing yum to do updates and installs of
> modifications, etc.
>
> Although it is unlikely that any updates yum makes may conflict with any
> changes to the kernel source you make - in Linux, as in most things
> nothing is impossible.
> Just be aware that if something weird is going on you'll have to
> consider whatever modifications of the kernel you built as a potential
> culprit.  It may not be, of course, but the complexity of Linux is such
> that this can never be completely ruled out.  The advantage, and not a
> small one in my mind, of YDL is that it is managed by a company with a
> great track record of paying attention to these details and their
> releases work.
>
> However, when we, as individuals choose to change the source, we are
> very much on our own.  To my mind this is the advantage of Linux in the
> first place.  In past generations it was a source of pride and mastery
> to successfully repair, modify and enhance one's own car.  Today, I
> believe this experience/expression of individual skill has passed onto
> exist within the realm of Linux.  In my view one can make this into an
> Art, just as valued as the Arts of Music, Literature, etc.
>
> Years ago, when I was interested in making changes to the YDL kernel,
> and did so - I always kept this potential for something going wrong in
> mind.  Maybe it remains an extreme view, but I find it useful to keep in
> mind especially when changing kernel services or adding new ones.
>
> I wish you the best success in your endeavors.
>
> All the best...