Category: Linux Kernel
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Unveiling the New Features in the Recently Released Linux Kernel 6.8
After several solid months of development the Linux 6.8 kernel has been officially released. This kernel is of particular note to Ubuntu users as it’s the version chosen to ship in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS – i.e., as the GA kernel and thereby supported for the duration of the release. Announcing the release of Linux kernel…
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Unveiling the Upgrade to Linux Kernel 6.5 for Ubuntu 22.04 Users
You can now upgrade to Linux kernel 6.5 in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS — no PPAs, additional repos, or edge packages required. Ubuntu routinely back-ports newer Linux kernels from “interim” releases to its latest long-term support release. The Linux 6.5 kernel from Ubuntu 23.10, released back in October, is the latest version to get the treatment.…
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Official Release and Impressive Features of Linux Kernel 6.7
A new year, and an all-new Linux kernel to help power it along! Yes, the Linux 6.7 kernel is now officially released — and it’s a substantial one, packed with a variety of new features, new hardware enablement, and more. Based solely on commit size, Linux 6.7 is one of the largest in recent history.…
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“Confirmation of Linux Kernel 6.6 as an Official LTS Version”
Last month saw the release of the Linux 6.6 kernel, a big update jam-packed with new features, hardware support, security enhancements, and performance improvements. Today, that kernel version was officially designated a long-term support (LTS) release. Not that anyone is surprised. Traditionally, the last stable Linux kernel release of the year is made an LTS.…