Space alien cats have disclosed subsequently independently validated information over G+.  Discounting sources <i>strictly</i> on where they post or how they present isn&#x27;t necessarily valid, though a long history of unreliable information might be a strong impeachment of credibility.<p>Greg K-H, as he&#x27;s known, is the #2 Linux kernal developer, and release manager of stable.  I disagree with him on some issues (ironically enough, the requirement for kernel dev submissions to have real name identities attached, also his attitudes toward choice generally and systemd specifically), but his information here warrants attention.<p>Of course, you&#x27;ve just taken a space alien cat&#x27;s word for this, but you&#x27;re welcome to independently verify the information.