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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.
…has just submitted its first Xe3P kernel graphics driver patches, which are expected to be included in the Linux 6.19 kernel cycle. These updates are done to expand the open-source…
…Recently, the Linux coding documentation was updated to state that AI-generated code can be submitted to the kernel, and while I was originally apprehensive about the idea, now I'm not…
…prior to today's Linux 7.1 release of new material aiming for Linux 7.2 were all the Kbuild updates. For those compiling the Linux kernel using LLVM/Clang rather than…
For those still making use of Intel Sandy Bridge processors from 15 years ago, the upcoming Linux 7.2 kernel is bringing a fix for an engine reset issue when using the…
Linus Torvalds says AI has made Linux kernel updates the new normal
Linus Torvalds says AI has made 'huge' Linux kernel updates the new normal
The usual kernel -stable updates with multitude of patches. Releases 7.0.9, 6.18.32, 6.12.90 and 6.6.140, relevant places and mirrors might take a bit to catch up. Again, everyone should upgrade as there are important fi…
Hey all, looking for honest takes before I commit. My setup & use case: • Currently on Windows 11 • Use my PC mostly for Steam gaming, work (Word/Excel heavy), and general browsing • Intermediate skills — comfortable pok…
Hey everyone, It's been a minute since I posted an update on the Lumia 1520 mainline Linux project ....and this one ended up being a pretty big step forward. Last time I posted, the phone was already at a pretty solid ba…
…The bug that enables this exploit has been in the Linux kernel since November 2016 and working examples are already available to the public, so Qualys advises administrators to apply updates quickly…
…update has been merged into the Linux 7.2 kernel. This one finally cleans up the last few remnants of the strncpy API, which has apparently been a real pain for Linux…
…Linux Linux 7.2 Linux 7.2-rc5 Linus torvalds Kernel Linux kernel Patches Report a problem with this article
…the WSL 2 update, things have gotten better. I am not new to WSL and have found the idea of running a real Linux machine with a Linux kernel on a Windows…
Linux 7.3 To Land Initial Code Improving vRAM Management, More Improvements Coming Written by Michael Larabel in Linux Kernel on 17 August 2026 at 05:15 PM EDT. 6 Comments Earlier…
…the full AMD Linux kernel to see how the new feature fares on other common gaming benchmarks. Regardless, it’s nice to see that low-level Linux coding updates are still wringing…
