Category: Linux Kernel
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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…
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Time to Upgrade: Linux Kernel 6.11 Reaches End of Life, Embrace the Stability of Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS
As of now, Linux kernel 6.11 has reached the end of its life. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Linux kernel 6.12, which is available in the stable repositories of various distributions including Arch Linux, Alpine Linux, and Nitrux. Linux kernel 6.11 was released on September 15, 2024, and brought significant enhancements such as a…
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Linus Torvalds Unveils the First Release Candidate of Linux Kernel 6.13
Linus Torvalds has announced the public availability for testing of the first Release Candidate (RC) for the upcoming Linux kernel 6.13 series. This announcement follows the opening of the merge window for Linux 6.13, coinciding with the release of Linux kernel 6.12. The first RC is now ready for download from Linus Torvalds’ git tree…
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Linux Kernel 6.12 Arrives: Exciting New Features and Enhancements Unveiled!
Linus Torvalds has officially announced the release of Linux kernel 6.12, which is considered one of the most significant kernel updates in recent times due to its extensive range of new features and improvements. The final week of testing for this release went smoothly, with no unexpected issues reported. Key Features of Linux 6.12 Real-Time…
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Linux Kernel 6.12 Officially Released: Discover the Latest Features and Enhancements
Linus Torvalds has officially announced the release of Linux Kernel 6.12, which comes packed with a myriad of enhancements and new features. One of the standout additions is real-time “PREEMPT_RT” support, alongside a new scheduler known as sched_ext. Additionally, users can now access DRM panic messages represented in QR code format. Among the key features…
