Category: Kernel

  • Linux Kernel 6.9 EOL: Mandatory Upgrade to Kernel 6.10 for Continued Support

    Linux Kernel 6.9 EOL: Mandatory Upgrade to Kernel 6.10 for Continued Support

    This is your friendly reminder that the Linux 6.9 kernel series has reached the end of its supported life and that you should consider upgrading to Linux kernel 6.10 as soon as possible. “This branch is now end-of-life and everyone should move to the 6.10.y branch now – Greg Kroah-Hartman.” Linux kernel 6.9 was released…

  • Linus Torvalds Unveils First Release Candidate for Linux Kernel 6.11

    Linus Torvalds Unveils First Release Candidate for Linux Kernel 6.11

    “`html Linus Torvalds announced today the general availability for public testing of the first Release Candidate (RC) development milestone of the upcoming Linux 6.11 kernel series. It’s been two weeks since the merge window for Linux kernel 6.11 opened, on the same day Linux kernel 6.10 was released, so it’s time to test drive the…

  • Discover Ultimate Freedom with the Release of GNU Linux-Libre 6.10 Kernel

    Discover Ultimate Freedom with the Release of GNU Linux-Libre 6.10 Kernel

    The GNU Linux-libre project announced today the release and general availability of the GNU Linux-libre 6.10 kernel for those who seek 100% freedom for their GNU/Linux computers and software freedom lovers. Based on Linux kernel 6.10, the GNU Linux-libre 6.10 kernel is here to clean up newly added drivers upstream, including Panthor, Intel IPU6, PRUEth…

  • What’s New in the Officially Released Linux Kernel 6.10?

    What’s New in the Officially Released Linux Kernel 6.10?

    Linus Torvalds announced today the release and general availability of Linux 6.10 as the latest stable kernel branch that introduces several new features and improved hardware support. Highlights of Linux kernel 6.10 include a new mseal() system call for memory sealing, Rust language support for the RISC-V architecture, Zstandard compression support for the EROFS file…

  • Linus Torvalds Debuts First Release Candidate of Linux Kernel 6.10

    Linus Torvalds Debuts First Release Candidate of Linux Kernel 6.10

    Linus Torvalds has announced the general availability of the first Release Candidate (RC) of the upcoming Linux 6.10 kernel series for public testing. Two weeks have passed since the merge window for Linux kernel 6.10 was opened after the launch of the Linux kernel 6.9. This version is gradually integrating into the stable software repositories…

  • Unveiling the New Features: Official Release of Linux Kernel 6.9

    Unveiling the New Features: Official Release of Linux Kernel 6.9

    Linus Torvalds announced today the release and general availability of Linux kernel 6.9, the most recent stable version of the Linux kernel that introduces several fresh features and improved hardware support. The highlights of Linux kernel 6.9 include Rust support on AArch64 (ARM64) architectures, support for the Intel FRED (Flexible Return and Event Delivery) mechanism…

  • End of Life for Linux Kernel 6.7: Urgent Call for Users to Upgrade to 6.8

    End of Life for Linux Kernel 6.7: Urgent Call for Users to Upgrade to 6.8

    Greg Kroah-Hartman, a well-known maintainer of the Linux kernel, officially declared today that the Linux 6.7 kernel series has reached its end of life (EOL). He encouraged users to make a prompt upgrade to the most recent Linux 6.8 kernel. The Linux kernel 6.7 was launched by Linus Torvalds on January 7th, 2024. It came…

  • Linus Torvalds Unveils the First Release Candidate for Linux Kernel 6.9

    Linus Torvalds Unveils the First Release Candidate for Linux Kernel 6.9

    Linux kernel development further advances with the next big series, Linux 6.9. Today, Linus Torvalds declared the arrival of the initial Release Candidate (RC) milestone for public examination. Yes, exactly two weeks have passed since Linux 6.8 came out, and the merge window for Linux kernel 6.9 is now shut. Hence, it’s time for the…

  • New Release: GNU Linux-Libre 6.8 Kernel for Advocates of Software Freedom

    New Release: GNU Linux-Libre 6.8 Kernel for Advocates of Software Freedom

    The GNU Linux-libre project announced the release and general availability of the GNU Linux-libre 6.8 kernel, an option for those prioritizing complete freedom for their GNU/Linux computers and software. Constructed on the recently released Linux 6.8 kernel series, the GNU Linux-libre 6.8 kernel offers a clean up of new drivers for Intel qat_420xx, Imagination PowerVR,…

  • Unveiling the New Features in the Officially Released Linux Kernel 6.8

    Unveiling the New Features in the Officially Released Linux Kernel 6.8

    Linus Torvalds announced today the release and general availability of Linux kernel 6.8, the latest stable version of the Linux kernel that introduces several new features and improvements. Highlights of Linux kernel 6.8 include LAM (Linear Address Masking) virtualization and guest-first memory support for KVM, a basic online filesystem check and repair mechanism for the…