Category: Linux 6.17
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GNU Linux-Libre 6.17 Released: A Testament to Software Freedom Enthusiasts
The GNU Linux-libre project has recently announced the release of the GNU Linux-libre 6.17 kernel, aimed at users who prioritize complete software freedom on their GNU/Linux systems. This release is anchored on the Linux 6.17 kernel series and features significant changes including a deblobbing process for various drivers, such as AMDGPU, iwlwifi, and Intel AVS.…
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Linux Kernel 6.17 Officially Released: Discover the Exciting New Features!
Linux kernel 6.17 has been officially released, featuring significant updates aimed at enhancing hardware support and improving system functionality. Linus Torvalds highlighted the arrival of this version, which includes new and updated drivers, optimizations in file systems, and enhancements in networking. Key Features of Linux Kernel 6.17: Hardware Support: The kernel now supports ARM’s Branch…
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openSUSE Tumbleweed to Remove Bcachefs File System Support with Linux Kernel 6.17
openSUSE has announced a significant change affecting its Tumbleweed and Slowroll editions: support for the Bcachefs file system will be disabled with the upcoming Linux kernel 6.17. This decision follows a shift in the status of Bcachefs, which has been labeled as “externally maintained” due to the maintainers’ refusal to adhere to core kernel team’s…