Category: Linux Kernel
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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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Linux Kernel 6.17 Released: Discover the Latest Features and Improvements!
Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux kernel 6.17, bringing improved hardware support and several core system enhancements. This update introduces graphic drivers for the latest Intel ‘Panther Lake’ laptops, better power management features for devices with AMD hybrid GPUs, and resolves a long-standing software bug from 1993. Additionally, it incorporates features to extend…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Daily Builds Now Feature the Linux 6.17 Kernel!
Ubuntu 25.10 daily builds have begun incorporating the Linux 6.17 kernel, despite its official release not occurring until later in September. Canonical has adjusted its policy to use the latest in-development kernel for new Ubuntu versions, allowing developers to implement potentially unstable kernels in a more streamlined manner. Currently, the 6.17 kernel in the daily…
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Celebrating 34 Years of Linux: Happy Birthday to the Iconic Operating System!
Today marks a special occasion as we celebrate 34 years since Linus Torvalds first announced Linux to the world. The date is August 25, and in 1991, a 21-year-old Finnish student named Linus made his well-known declaration in the comp.os.minix newsgroup, stating his intention to create a free operating system for 386(486) AT clones as…
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Say Goodbye to Linux Kernel 6.15: Upgrade Now to Linux Kernel 6.16!
As of today, the Linux kernel 6.15 series has officially reached its end of life (EOL), prompting users to upgrade to the newer Linux kernel 6.16. Released on July 28, 2025, kernel 6.16 has already started appearing in various distributions like openSUSE Tumbleweed and Arch Linux. Linux kernel 6.15, launched on May 25, 2025, was…
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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…
