Linux Kernels 6.1.158, 5.15.196, and 5.10.246 have been released with various updates and bug fixes to enhance system stability, security, and compliance with hardware specifications. Key improvements include enhanced memory management, fixes for critical vulnerabilities, and proper cleanup during device state changes on S390 systems. Additionally, the release includes updates to the KSMBD service, XFS filesystem, PCI devices, and error handling in CPU capacity checks.
Linux kernel 6.1.158 released
Linux kernel 5.15.196 released
Linux kernel 5.10.246 released
Linus Torvalds has announced the third release candidate for Linux Kernel version 6.18. The development process is running smoothly with a relatively short and flat diffstat, indicating minimal changes to the kernel but notable improvements in SMBdirect fixes, XFS fixes, and other areas. The release includes contributions from numerous developers who have worked on bug fixes for hardware drivers and improved performance, security, and stability of existing features. With 1557 patches included in this release candidate, it is one of the largest kernel releases in recent history, and these changes will be reviewed and refined further before being included in the final Linux Kernel 6.18.
The Linux kernel versions 6.12.55 and 6.6.114 have been released, incorporating patches to address various issues and improve stability. Key changes include fixing critical bugs in the mm/ksm module, NFSD module, and PHY module for Cadence D-PHY support, as well as addressing potential issues with blackhole periods and interface deregistration in the mptcp module. Additionally, updates have been made to the arm64 module to resolve problems with Neoverse-V3AE processors and the dmaengine module to clean up module unload operations. These releases demonstrate the ongoing efforts of developers to ensure the Linux kernel remains stable, secure, and performant for users across a wide range of hardware platforms and configurations.
Linux kernel 6.17.5 has been released, featuring several important updates and bug fixes aimed at improving system performance and stability. Key changes include enhancements to the XE driver for Intel GPUs, corrections to bandwidth event miscounts on AMD systems, and fixes for issues in the CXL, PHY, and hibernate drivers. Additionally, the X86/resctrl driver has been refactored to prepare for future support of reading hardware counters directly. The updated kernel is now available for download from the Linux kernel website, with links provided for the full source, patch, and PGP signature.
Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux Kernel 6.18 RC2, which marks an important day in the development process. The release includes a wide range of changes and improvements across various components, with notable contributions from developers such as Alexei Starovoitov, Eric Biggers, Marc Kleine-Budde, and Marc Zyngier. Many reported regressions turned out to be trivial issues or bugs in the QEMU test environment, not actual kernel bugs.
The Linux kernel has released multiple updates, including versions 6.12.54, 6.6.113, 6.1.157, and 5.15.195, which address various bug fixes and improvements. These updates fix problems with NFSv3 clients, ASoC SOF ipc4-pcm, NLM locking calls, and delayed tasks in throttled hierarchies. Additionally, the kernel has been improved with features such as handling NULL values in mnt_ns_release(), updating cramfs verification, and adding an option for custom mount options when loading the initial ramdisk. You can download the full source code, patches, and PGP signatures for each version from the Linux kernel website.
The latest release of Linux Kernel 6.17.4 has introduced several improvements to make it more robust and secure against potential crashes. The main updates include better management of null pointers, stricter checks for extensible ioctls, and improved error checking for file input/output and iomaps, which should help stop security problems and unexpected system crashes. Also, the writeback process has been improved, and several fixes have been made for specific problems with ACPI, irqchip, device property management, media drivers, and mm/ksm. The updated kernel is now available for download from the Linux kernel website, along with a summary of changes and patch information.
The Linux Kernel has released several new versions, including 6.12.53, 6.6.112, and 6.1.156, which bring various important updates to make the system faster, more stable, and safer. Some key changes include improved handling of interrupt handlers, addition of support for DMA handles, and fixes to security holes in the USB 9pfs transport layer that could cause heap buffer overflows. Other notable updates include validation to prevent attackers from exploiting packet size inconsistencies and a fix to a use-after-free problem that occurred on certain M2 Mac mini systems. Additionally, several bugs have been addressed, including issues with device runtime PM, soft lockups caused by MTE, and problems related to pm_domain cleanup and QEMU Standard PC hardware.
The Linux Kernel 6.17.3 has been released, featuring several important patches and fixes for various parts of the operating system. The release includes better performance for the VCN dump buffer, the CDNSP-PCI driver, and the USB network settings, along with fixes for a data race in the CDNSP-PCI driver and a security issue in the USB 9pfs transport layer. Additionally, the kernel has added ACPI support for FSL-MC and fixed various other issues, including use-after-free bugs, NULL pointer dereferences, and potential memory leaks. The release also includes updates to the kernel driver, addressing problems with evdev 32-bit compatibility, fastrpc_map_lookup operations, and SMMU fault issues caused by map reuse.
Zorin OS 18 is now available with numerous new features and improvements designed to make using a computer more enjoyable and efficient. The operating system boasts an entirely new design with softer curves, a more inviting color scheme, and advanced window tiling management for arranging multiple windows on the screen. Zorin OS 18 also enhances its compatibility with web apps, allowing users to turn websites into desktop applications, and improves file management with features like "Search Everywhere" in the Files app.
Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux Kernel 6.18-rc1, marking the end of a two-week merge window during which many developers worked on improving the kernel. The release includes a wide range of improvements to different subsystems, such as virtual file systems, architecture updates, and tooling changes, with a significant focus on support for the Rust programming language. This release is expected to make the kernel more secure, reliable, and fast, while also providing developers with more flexible and efficient ways to contribute to its development.
Linux Kernel 6.12.52, 6.6.111, and 6.16.12 have been released with various improvements aimed at boosting system performance, addressing vulnerabilities, and resolving bugs. The updates include significant enhancements to the KVM, 9p filesystem, cryptography module, device power management, network-related features, and support for specific USB devices. Additionally, the release includes various bug fixes that solve issues such as raw event handlers, timing problems in audio systems, and unnecessary interrupts for certain hardware.
Linux Kernel version 6.17.2 has been released following a collaborative effort from numerous contributors and testers. The update addresses various bugs and introduces improvements across different kernel subsystems, enhancing reliability and performance. Fixes have been made to improve handling of mappings, prevent system crashes, streamline execution paths, and resolve concurrency issues.
The latest releases of the Linux Kernel, versions 6.17.1, 6.12.51, and 6.6.110, include several important bug fixes and improvements to the operating system. Key features of the release include fixes for potential null pointer dereferences and memory leaks in various drivers, including ASoC, media iris, wifi ath11k, mm (memory management), and uvcvideo. The kernel developers have worked diligently to address these issues and provide a more robust and secure platform, with extensive testing before merging the changes into the mainline kernel.
Linux kernel 6.16.11 released
Linux kernel 6.12.51 released
Linux kernel 6.6.110 released
Linux Kernel 6.17.1 has been released with several bug fixes and improvements. Patches addressing potential null pointer dereferences, memory leaks, and unstable address spaces have been applied to prevent crashes and ensure system stability. The kernel now includes fixes for issues in various drivers, including ASoC qcom audioreach, media stm32-csi, wifi ath11k, and media iris.
The Linux kernel has recently released several new versions, including 6.16.10, which contains various important updates and fixes contributed by different developers. These updates address issues such as potential locking dependencies, validation errors, incorrect temperature measurement site positioning, and compilation issues related to specific drivers. Other improvements include enhancements to audio output functionality, synchronization mechanisms for AMD Sensor Fusion Hub, and the addition of quirk support for certain devices.
Linus Torvalds has announced the final release of Linux Kernel 6.17, bringing a stable version of the operating system after a week of minor patches. The release includes bug fixes and small improvements, with notable patches addressing locking issues for Bluetooth devices and updates to driver code.
Linux kernel 6.6.108 has been released.
Linux kernel 6.1.154 has been released.
Linux kernel 6.12.49 has been released.
