Category: Linux Kernel
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Linux Kernel 6.18 Released: A Strong Contender for the Next LTS Kernel Series
Linux kernel 6.18 has been officially released, marking it as a significant update in the Linux series. One of the notable changes in this version is the complete removal of support for the Bcachefs file system, which is now accessible only as a DKMS module. Linus Torvalds announced that this iteration comes with enhanced hardware…
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Linux 6.18 Release: Enhancements for Gaming, Laptops, and Enhanced Security
Linux 6.18 has officially been released, showcasing notable performance enhancements along with new hardware support and a significant removal. Linus Torvalds announced this release on November 30, 2025, expressing satisfaction over the progress made despite a flurry of last-minute bug fixes. Given the improvements, 6.18 is expected to be the next Long-Term Support (LTS) 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…
