A small update on the current kernel development situation and info on why there are no new CM10 kernels posted.
First off, Gavin is leaving.
He's promised to deliver one last HC kernel before departing for pastures new and probably greener (Note 2). That marks the end of Universal Kernel era for now. Thank you Gavin for investing so much hard work in making our Notes snappier, faster and happier. You'll be sorely missed.
Second off, CM10 kernels and Roms have had a substantial leap from r2p4 Mali drivers to r3p0 ones.
I already have two new r3p0 (aka C3P0 for me) kernels ready, but I'll delay posting them for a day or two until most of the CM10-based Roms have updated to C3P0 Mali. Thing is, r2p4 (or R2D2) Roms won't boot if you flash 3CP0 kernels on them and vice-versa. This has been tested by thechints (thanks!). You simply get a black screen when you try to reboot. Mind you, it's not terminal - all you have to do is to reboot into recovery and reflash any R2D2 kernel and you're back to your homescreen in no time at all.
But we wouldn't want some of our uninformed members to get a heart attack when they encounter the black screen, hence this slight delay. As I said, as soon as the majority of CM10 Roms have upgraded to C3P0, new CM10 kernels will be published and it will be business as usual from then on out.