Category: Kernel
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Announcement of the First Linux Kernel 6.8 Release Candidate by Linus Torvalds
The ongoing development of the Linux kernel brings us to Linux 6.8, the upcoming major kernel release, Linus Torvalds has just announced today that the first Release Candidate (RC) milestone is now available for public testing. Linux kernel 6.8 started its two-week merge window immediately after the launch of Linux 6.7. This window is now…
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Upgrade Time: Linux Kernel 6.5 Ends Life, Transition to 6.6 LTS Imminent
After a mere thirteen maintenance updates, Linux 6.5 kernel series has been labeled as EOL (End of Life) on the kernel.org site. This indicates that it will no longer receive support for bug and security fixes. Linux kernel 6.5 saw its release by Linus Torvalds on August 27th, 2023, to mark the occasion of Linux’s…