Oracle reveals more details about it's kernel development participation...
"The kernel is an integral part of Linux that manages system resources and provides services and APIs on top of hardware for all tools and applications to use. Building on a decade-long commitment to Linux, an experienced engineering team at Oracle continues to develop key Linux kernel technology for the open source community.
"'Mainline kernel features adhere to a design and implementation process in which code is reviewed and improved by a significant community of engineers before going to [kernel maintainers] Andrew Morton or Linus Torvalds,' says Chris Mason, software development director at Oracle, who leads a team of Linux kernel developers. 'Major features commonly take months or years for acceptance, depending on the technology and how significant a change they represent...'"
