Linux 3322 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Linus Torvalds has released the first release candidate for Linux kernel 6.12. Notable new features include adding PREEMPT_RT as a configuration option and merging sched_ext. The patch is primarily made up of regular updates, with drivers dominating. The patch contains approximately 55% drivers, 5% documentation improvements, and 10% tooling. Core kernel code accounts for roughly a quarter of the changes, which are divided into arch updates, filesystems, MM, core networking, Rust, and security layer updates.

Linux 3322 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Zorin OS 17.2 has been released, with upgrades that improve the desktop experience and make your computer quicker, more resilient, and secure. The updated version provides more customization choices for the Zorin Appearance, such as the ability to modify the cursor motif, as well as a new Window section.

Additionally, LibreOffice 24.8, the most recent version of the award-winning office suite, is included. The new version also has newer pre-installed programs, which reduces the need for software upgrades. Zorin OS 17.2 uses the same Linux kernel as Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and has updated drivers that support a wider range of hardware. The most recent security patches are pre-installed throughout the system, resulting in the most secure version of Zorin OS ever.