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.
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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.
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.
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.