Linux Kernel 6.18.8 has been released, featuring several important bug fixes and performance enhancements. The release includes a significant fix for virtual memory management during forks, ensuring that potential security issues are addressed. Another notable change addresses a spurious interrupt problem in the Renesas RZ/V2H(P) driver, which was causing issues during system resume from idle. In addition to these headline fixes, several smaller tweaks and comment cleanups have been integrated into this kernel release.
Linus Torvalds has released the seventh release candidate for Linux Kernel 6.19, marking a significant step towards its final form. Despite the holidays approaching, work on the next release candidate is already underway to allow for more testing and refinement time. The latest build includes driver updates and miscellaneous bug fixes across various subsystems, contributing to stability and a relatively smooth path to 6.19's release. With over three hundred commits from numerous contributors in just a few days, the team behind this effort has been putting in serious hours to thoroughly test everything, with RC7 looking solid overall.
Linux Kernel version 6.12.67 has been released with various improvements to system performance and stability. The new kernel includes fixes for specific issues, such as handling no SRAT data available for NUMA node configuration and PCP corruption when SMP is turned off. Additionally, memory management performance has been enhanced through the batching of page freeing operations and a revamped refresh_cpu_vm_stats function. Several other bugs have also been repaired, including issues with device interrupt requests and clock leaks in the fsl-edma driver.
The Linux kernel version 6.18.7 has been released with several key updates aimed at improving stability and performance. One change addresses potential memory corruption issues in systems using multiple processors by updating how locks are acquired, specifically through the use of spin_lock_irqsave(). Another update optimizes page freeing within the decay_pcp_high function, now using batching to prevent resource hogs that could stall system components. Additionally, a previous update related to functionfs was reversed to address compatibility issues and prevent disruptions on some Android devices.
Deepin Linux 25.0.10 has been released with several updates designed to make the operating system smoother and more efficient. The file manager has undergone a comprehensive overhaul, featuring automatic scrolling, group display options, pinned tabs, and improved visual feedback to help users navigate directories more easily. Additionally, the app store now displays information in an updated format, while the Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE) feels snappier with responsive taskbar icons and improved login times after sleep. The new version also includes AI-powered screenshot tools, input method integrations, and bug fixes to address stability issues related to system startup and ongoing file management tasks.
The 4MLinux team has released beta version 51.0 for wider testing, incorporating numerous updates and improvements to the essential functions of the main release. According to their roadmap, significant developments are imminent, with a focus on resolving issues in this beta version before proceeding to a full release.
Linux Kernel 6.12.66, a long-term support release, has been made available to the public, marking another milestone in its ongoing development. This version fixes various issues, including a memory leak in the bpf_prog_test_run_xdp() function, thanks to a patch that properly cleans up memory used earlier during setup. Additionally, fixes have been made to improve the HDA controller probing process for Intel sound cards, addressing cases where one driver might incorrectly load or fail on certain setups. Other contributors have also made several fixes and tweaks throughout the kernel to improve its stability and functionality.
Linux has released several new Long Term Support (LTS) kernel versions, including Linux 5.15.198, Linux 5.10.248, Linux 6.1.161, and Linux 6.6.121.
Linux kernel 5.15.198 released
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Linux kernel 5.15.198 released
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Linux Kernel 6.18.6 has been released, featuring various bug fixes and improvements contributed by the kernel community. The release includes fixes for several areas, including the Cadence Quasi-SPI driver, which resolved a race condition that could cause lost completion signals, and the SCSI side's sg subsystem, which was experiencing bogus elapsed times due to two separate race conditions. Other notable changes include enabling woofer speakers on Medion NM14LNL systems, improving support for devices handling DSD format, and addressing issues in the CAN network stack, block driver area, and powercap.
Linus Torvalds has announced the sixth release candidate for Linux Kernel 6.19, which is slightly larger than usual due to a backlog of work from the holiday season or random fluctuations in pull request timings. The kernel appears stable but still needs thorough testing before being called stable. This release candidate features significant updates to drivers, networking, and GPU drivers, as well as bug fixes and performance improvements across various areas, including memory management, security posture, and hardware platforms. Users are encouraged to experiment with this RC6 build, log any issues they encounter, and provide feedback for continued improvement.
Linus Torvalds has released Linux Kernel 6.19-rc5, marking a regular iteration in the development process before reaching the stable code later on. The fifth release candidate includes various updates to drivers, filesystem tweaks, and tooling bits, with GPU and networking teams driving major improvements. The cumulative effect of these changes is significant, tackling weaknesses and helping Linux handle more before its final release. Overall, this RC seems like a standard iteration that sets the stage for the eventual 6.x stable code release.
The Linux Kernel version 6.18.5 has been released, bringing together contributions from various developers to improve reliability and performance. A key fix addresses an old problem related to network file system (NFS) handling credentials during local I/O tasks, which had reintroduced bugs in earlier code changes. Additionally, the kernel team has made significant improvements to scheduling with a new algorithm that balances system loads more efficiently, even if it means a slight performance hit on certain jobs. The release also includes fixes for Multipath TCP (MPTCP) disconnects and other tweaks aimed at maintaining code quality and streamlining processes.
The following updates to the Linux kernel LTS have been made available:
Linux kernel 6.6.120 released
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Linux kernel 6.6.120 released
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The latest Linux Kernel release, version 6.18.4, has been rolled out with a focus on stability and reliability. One notable tweak is the reversal of a previous change that caused issues for some laptops, specifically the Dell XPS13, due to label-based lookups. Additionally, the kernel has seen solid work aimed at tackling tricky memory issues and resolving problems with device access techniques in VFIO/PCI drivers. The release also adds support for Intel's RAPL interface on specific processors, enhancing power management and efficiency features.
Devuan GNU+Linux 6.1.0 Excalibur has been updated with new ISOs available from mirrors worldwide, bringing its software current with updates seen in Debian 13.2 and including several important fixes. A long-standing issue with speech synthesis has been resolved, and bugs related to the slim login manager have also been addressed. For users building an Excalibur system on Raspberry Pi or upgrading existing installs, online documentation is available to guide them through the process. Devuan community members can also access pre-built ARM and virtual machine images, as well as resources for creating their own customized ARM images.
The Linux Kernel version 6.18.3 has been released, representing another step forward in making the system smoother and safer. A team of dedicated developers across the globe worked together to fix various issues with the kernel, including bugs related to FUSE component reference counting and io-uring list corruption. The release also addressed device management, memory handling, zoned block devices, security features, and crypto code, resolving issues such as deadlocks, system hangs, and potential crashes.
Linus Torvalds has released Linux Kernel 6.19-rc3, marking another step forward in development progress. The latest release candidate includes updates to various drivers, including GPUs, sound cards, and USB components, with a focus on bug fixes rather than new features. Additionally, PowerPC processor and RISC-V system updates are also included, along with minor virtio tooling tweaks.
elementary OS 8.1 has been released, featuring improvements based on user feedback, including over 1,100 fixed issues. The new version defaults to the Secure Session for enhanced privacy and includes a redesigned Dock with multitasking features like background app management and workspace switching. Accessibility is emphasized, with better screen reader support and keyboard navigation. Updates to the AppCenter enhance app accessibility and search functionality. Additionally, environmental performance is boosted with the latest Linux kernel, and ARM64 support is now available. New default apps, including Monitor and Maps, are introduced, along with improved existing apps like Music and Code. elementary OS 8.1 can be downloaded from elementary.io, with hardware availability from several retailers.
Linus Torvalds has released the second release candidate for Linux Kernel 6.19, a milestone that typically signals a calm period before the final version. The bulk of the changes in this release involve self-tests and documentation updates, as well as some driver updates and architecture tweaks. Approximately half of the patches focus on driver updates, while others address long-running issues like XFS_ERRTAG_FORCE_ZERO_RANGE for zoned systems. A total of over 100 individuals contributed to RC2, with their fixes ranging from general file system improvements to preventing corruption.
The latest release of the Linux kernel includes significant updates with specific fixes and improvements across various parts. For instance, audio problems in the ALSA system have been addressed through a commit that prevents integer overflow issues, while another patch fixed a NULL pointer dereference bug in the HDA audio driver's cs35l41 module. Additionally, developers worked on making other areas more robust by applying patches to improve USB device handling and preventing potential crashes tied to uninitialized pointers.
Linux kernel 6.18.2 released
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Linux kernel 6.18.2 released
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