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Linux is the open-source operating-system kernel and the ecosystem of distributions built on it, spanning desktop, server, and embedded use; distinct from Linux gaming, which has its own topic.
… A new leak claims that Google’s getting ready to update the Linux kernel Android is built on for the Pixel 7, 8, 9, and 10 series, and while kernel updates don’t bring new user-facing features, the version Pixel phones are upgrading to could still make for performance improvements. …
… That means, every time a new Linux kernel update is added to the kernel archive, maintained by none other than Linux’s creator Linus Torvalds, you should be able to apply it to the Flipper One. …
… The Root My Galaxy app/tool works by exploiting CVE-2026-43499 dubbed “GhostLock” , a recently discovered high-severity bug in how the Linux kernel manages system memory locks. …
… The biggest change in Home Assistant OS 18.0 is a move to the Linux 6.18 LTS kernel, up from Linux 6.12. The update also refreshes several core components, including Docker 29.5.3, containerd 2.2.4, and Buildroot 2025.02.14. …
… The functionality requires Android 13 or newer, a Linux 5.15 kernel or later, and support for Google Play System Updates. …
… It’s time to face the music: Android isn’t really an open-source community project anymore; it’s a Google product that just happens to use the Linux kernel. …