FreeBSD 5.2 in 2003Q4

• FreeBSD 5.2-RELEASE: More maturity

  • A variety of performance and reliability goals
    • M:N,1:1 threads/HTT scheduler optimizations, ...
  • Lock pushdown to improve latency, throughput
    • Iterate through storage, interface drivers
    • Significant milestones in IP stack lockdown
    • Complete VM fine-graining (pipe optimizations, et al)
  • Address needs for more productionable NSS via dynamic linking, explore prebinding, etc
  • Integration of MAC, IPsec/CIPSO