Category: Linux Kernel
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Ubuntu 25.10 to Feature an “Unstable” Linux Kernel: What It Means for Users
Canonical has announced a new kernel policy that aims to use the latest possible Linux kernel for new Ubuntu releases. However, this policy carries a risk: Ubuntu 25.10, named "Questing Quokka," may ship with a kernel in "release candidate" (RC) status. This means users might receive an “unstable” kernel, although this term is more technical…
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Linux Kernel 6.16 Officially Released: Discover What’s New!
Linux kernel 6.16 is officially released, bringing enhanced hardware support through new and updated drivers, improvements to file systems, networking, and several new features. One of the notable enhancements is the introduction of support for NVIDIA Hopper and Blackwell GPUs in the nouveau graphics driver. Key highlights of Linux kernel 6.16 include: Initial support for…
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Linus Torvalds Unveils First Release Candidate for Linux Kernel 6.16
Today, Linus Torvalds announced the general availability of the first Release Candidate (RC) for the upcoming Linux 6.16 kernel series, marking a significant milestone for the development community. This announcement comes just two weeks after the release of Linux kernel 6.15, indicating that the merge window for 6.16 has now closed. Developers and users are…
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Ubuntu Developers Discuss Potential Split of Linux Firmware to Optimize Size
To many Ubuntu users, any update is beneficial, regardless of its size. The linux-firmware package is a prime example, as it continues to expand with more drivers and microcode for various hardware, from Wi-Fi cards to graphics and storage controllers. Users often find themselves downloading substantial updates, sometimes over 800MB, which consist of firmware that…
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Linux Kernel 6.15 Released: Explore the Latest Features and Updates
Today, Linus Torvalds announced the official release of Linux Kernel 6.15, introducing an array of new features and enhancements aimed at improving hardware support and overall system performance. Key highlights of Linux 6.15 include the introduction of Rust support for the hrtimer and ARMv7 architectures. A new boot parameter, setcpuid=, has been added for x86…
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What’s New in the Recently Released Linux 6.15 Kernel?
Linux 6.15 has officially been released, introducing a host of improvements and several changes that are generating discussions among developers. Announced by Linus Torvalds on the Linux Kernel Mailing List, the release comes with a sense of ease, as Torvalds mentioned, "nothing looks particularly scary" about the final build. New Features in Linux 6.15 One…
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Linux Kernel 6.13 Reaches End of Life: Why You Should Upgrade to 6.14 Now
As of now, the Linux kernel 6.13 series has reached the end of its life, signaling users to upgrade to the newer Linux kernel version 6.14. The 6.14 kernel has already been integrated into the stable repositories of major Linux distributions such as Arch Linux, Fedora Linux, Alpine Linux, and Ubuntu. Linux kernel 6.13 was…
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Linus Torvalds Unveils First Release Candidate for Linux Kernel 6.15
Today, Linus Torvalds announced the availability of the first Release Candidate (RC) for the upcoming Linux 6.15 kernel series, aimed at public testing. This milestone follows two weeks after the release of Linux kernel 6.14, and now that the merge window for 6.15 is closed, developers and users are encouraged to trial the RC versions…
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Linux Kernel 6.14 Released: A Game-Changer for Linux Gaming Performance
Linux Kernel 6.14 has officially launched, introducing several enhancements aimed at boosting performance and security for users. Notably, this version will be included in the upcoming Ubuntu 25.04 release. Release Details Linus Torvalds announced the release on the Linux Kernel Mailing List (LKML) with a humorous admission of being late: “It’s just pure incompetence,” he…
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Linux Kernel 6.12 Officially Designated as Long-Term Support (LTS) Version
Last month, the Linux 6.12 kernel was released, marking a significant update filled with new features, hardware support, and performance improvements. Recently, it was announced that Linux 6.12 will be a Long-Term Support (LTS) version, which typically happens with the final stable release of the year. Greg Kroah-Hartman, a key figure in kernel development, officially…
