GNU Hurd Finally Runs on x86_64 With New 64-Bit Port
GNU Hurd now supports x86_64 through GNU Guix, marking its first official move beyond 32-bit architecture after decades of development.
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Linux Kernel LTS Support Extended for Multiple Releases
The Linux kernel project has extended support for several active LTS branches, with new projected end-of-life dates through 2027 and 2028.
XFS Could Gain a Self-Healing Feature in Linux Kernel 7.0
Linux kernel 7.0 could introduce real-time XFS filesystem health events, enabling a userspace daemon to detect and automatically repair issues.
Linux Kernel 6.19 Released, This Is What’s New
Linux kernel 6.19 is now out, bringing updates to architectures, filesystems, networking, security, and the kernel’s internal systems.
New Proposal Explores Machine Learning Assistance for Linux Kernel Behavior
A Linux kernel developer has proposed using user-space machine learning models to assist kernel subsystems.
European Open Source Awards 2026 Honor Linux Kernel Maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman
Linux kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman has received the top prize at the 2026 European Open Source Awards in Brussels.
Linux Kernel Quietly Formalizes What Happens If Linus Torvalds Steps Away
The Linux kernel has added new documentation outlining how the project would continue if Linus Torvalds were no longer able to lead development.
DAXFS Proposed as a Zero-Copy Shared Memory Filesystem for Linux
A new Linux proposal introduces DAXFS, a read-only filesystem that bypasses page cache for direct access to shared memory.
The Linux Foundation Spent $8.4 Million on the Linux Kernel Project in 2025
The Linux Foundation reports over $310M in 2025 revenue, with $8.41M allocated to the Linux Kernel Project.
Linux Kernel 6.19 Will Introduce the Terminus 10×18 Console Bitmap Font
Linux kernel 6.19 adds the new Terminus 10x18 console bitmap font, improving readability on modern laptop displays and framebuffer consoles.