Linux 3276 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Linus Torvalds has announced the latest release of the Linux kernel, version 6.17-rc5, which is now available with a range of updates and enhancements to various subsystems, drivers, and tooling components. Notable changes include the resurrection of the DLink/Sundance driver and significant improvements to audio, networking, graphics, memory management, filesystems, and architecture-specific code. The release addresses numerous bugs, vulnerabilities, and issues affecting system performance, stability, and security, with a focus on Wi-Fi capabilities, error handling, stability fixes, and protocol handling. Additionally, the kernel has been updated to support newer Rust toolchains and the use of Rust in kernel modules, further enhancing its development and refinement.

Linux 3276 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Linus Torvalds has announced the release of the fourth release candidate for Linux Kernel 6.17, with no significant issues identified. The release primarily includes brief updates and minor modifications, featuring a significant enhancement to the Intel IDPF network driver along with updates to arm64 KVM system register handling.

Linux 3276 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

Linus Torvalds has announced the release of the third release candidate for Linux kernel 6.17, which is larger than the second release candidate but still within normal parameters. The release includes a mix of driver updates, added self-tests, Rust support, and various fixes in areas such as architecture code, filesystems, VM, and networking. Overall, the release seems to be on track, with no major issues standing out, and testers are encouraged to continue their work.