[dbbolton]

After reading the overview and features, I'm left wondering:

* what tangible benefits would I get from using Clear Linux over my own heavily customized/handrolled linux server?

* how does the update system handle breakage/conflicts?

* are any of Intel's changes likely to make it into other existing distros or kernels?

[ramidarigaz]

This was linked elsewhere in the comments. I think it answers some of your questions:

http://lwn.net/SubscriberLink/644675/5be656c24083e53b/