Linux 6.18 Is Now Listed as the New Long-Term Support Kernel
Linux 6.18 is now listed as the new long-term support kernel, officially joining the LTS line on kernel.org for extended maintenance.
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Linux Kernel 6.18 Released, This Is What’s New
Linux kernel 6.18 brings expanded architecture support, BPF updates, new namespace file-handle features, and wide-ranging hardware enablement across CPUs, GPUs, and sensors.
Asahi Linux Brings Apple Silicon Improvements in the Linux 6.17 Cycle
Linux kernel 6.17 merges essential Asahi patches, improving reboot handling, GPU support, and device compatibility for Apple Macs.
NTFSPlus Proposed as New NTFS Driver for Linux
A new NTFSPlus driver has been proposed to replace NTFS3, aiming for faster, cleaner, and more stable NTFS support in Linux.
Linux Kernel 6.18 to Ship Without Bcachefs
Linus Torvalds removes Bcachefs from the upcoming Linux kernel 6.18; the filesystem will now continue as a DKMS module.
Linux Kernel 6.17 Released, This Is What’s New
Linux kernel 6.17 has been officially released, introducing new file system updates, security enhancements, and expanded hardware support.
ByteDance Engineers Propose Parker, a New Multi-Kernel Approach for Linux
ByteDance engineers propose Parker, a partitioned kernel RFC that enables multiple Linux kernels to run on a single system without traditional virtualization.
Linux Kernel Multikernel Project Opens Up, Initial Patches Ready for Review
The Multikernel team opens its Linux kernel codebase, promising a new path to scalability for modern multi-core and cloud environments.
Bcachefs Transitioning to DKMS Packaging: What Users Need to Know
Bcachefs Linux filesystem moves from in-kernel delivery to DKMS modules. Here’s how it impacts Debian, Arch, Fedora, and openSUSE users.
AI Revives 25-Year-Old Linux Kernel Driver for Legacy Tape Backup
AI revives the long-abandoned ftape Linux kernel driver, bringing 1990s QIC-80 tape backup hardware back to life on modern systems.