Category: Kernel
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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…
