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Linux Kernel to Drop Support for Legacy i486 and Early 586 CPUs

Linux kernel developers target outdated CPU support, with major code cleanup and a push for streamlined x86 architecture support.

Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 8 debuts in Oracle Linux (9.5) with advanced memory management, improved I/O, better networking, and more.

Git, Linus Torvalds's brainchild that revolutionized software development, just turned 20. Here are some little-known facts about it.

Linux kernel 6.14 introduces NT sync primitives for faster gaming, improved Btrfs RAID1 read balancing, GPU memory control, and more.

Google engineers propose LUO, a state-machine-driven system to manage live Linux kernel updates with minimal disruption.

The Linux kernel has rapidly grown, reaching an impressive milestone, surpassing 40 million lines of code.

Linux kernel 6.13 introduces lazy preemption, atomic writes in XFS/Ext4, improved ARM64 virtualization, enhanced networking device APIs, and more.

Learn how to unlock Arch's full potential by installing and switching between different Linux kernels with our guide.

Linus Torvalds criticizes Bcachefs' development in the Linux kernel, expressing frustration over unstable updates.

Canonical's Kernel Team is shifting policy, adopting a bold new approach to offering the latest Linux features in Ubuntu. Full details inside.