Latest Linux Kernel RC Contains Changes Galore
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more »Kernel 7.0 Now in Testing
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more »New Linux Botnet Discovered
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more »The Next Linux Kernel Turns 7.0
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more »Linux Kernel Project Releases Project Continuity Document
Jan 29, 2026What happens to Linux when there's no Linus? It's a question many of us have asked over the years, and it seems it's also on the minds of the Linux kernel project.
more »Linux Kernel 6.16 Reaches EOL
Oct 14, 2025Linux kernel 6.16 has reached its end of life, which means you'll need to upgrade to the next stable release, Linux kernel 6.17.
more »Linux Kernel 6.17 is Available
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more »AMD Initiates Graphics Driver Updates for Linux Kernel 6.18
Sep 08, 2025This new AMD update focuses on power management, display handling, and hardware support for Radeon GPUs.
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DigitalOcean Ends Open Source Credits Program
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Dutch Government Turns to Open Source for Digital Sovereignty
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KDE for People Initiative Calls for AI Ban in Plasma
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