Linux Kernel 6.16 Reaches EOL
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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.
more »Linux Kernel 6.16 Released with Minor Fixes
Jul 31, 2025The latest Linux kernel doesn't really include any big-ticket features, just a lot of lines of code.
more »Linux Kernel 6.17 Drops bcachefs
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more »Linux Kernel 6.15 Now Available
May 28, 2025The latest Linux kernel is now available with several new features/improvements and the usual bug fixes.
more »Linux Kernel 6.15 First Release Candidate Now Available
Apr 08, 2025Linux Torvalds has announced that the release candidate for the final release of the Linux 6.15 series is now available.
more »Akamai Will Host kernel.org
Mar 31, 2025The organization dedicated to cloud-based solutions has agreed to host kernel.org to deliver long-term stability for the development team.
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