Linux kernel version 3.0 (RC 1) had released, few day before, with some special features such as virtualization support with Xen ..and changes. The latest stable kernel is 2.6.39.1.
What’s special about Linux Kernel 3.0 ?
Now, Linux kernel (from vs 3.0 onwards) will have full support of Xen.
What is Xen ?
Xen is an open source industry standard for virtualization and offers an efficient, powerful and secure virtualization of various CPU (Central Processing Unit) architectures such as x86, x86_64, IA64, ARM …etc. Xen hyperwisor allows you to run multiple guest operating system on a computer. it’s free and licensed under GPL (GNU Public License).