Something to look forward to: Users interested in new chip architectures like Raptor Lake, Arc Alchemist, or RDNA 3 will receive expanded Linux support with the release of the OS’ latest kernel. Linux 6.0 introduces many other improvements with other important updates coming very soon with 6.1.
Stable Linux kernel 6.0 is now available for most vendors. Usually, a move to a whole new version number signifies fundamental changes, but that isn’t how Linux updates work. The OS’ lead developer, Linus Torvalds, admits he only called the new version 6.0 because he didn’t want to count beyond 5.19.12. Nonetheless, 6.0 includes many changes, including over 15,000 non-merge commits.
Linux 6.0 introduces hardware drivers for Intel’s recently unveiled Raptor Lake and upcoming Meteor Lake processors and open-source drivers for the company’s new Arc Alchemist GPUs. The latest AMD drivers support Threadripper CPUs, Epyc systems, and the company’s upcoming RDNA 3 graphics cards. The new kernel also starts early support for Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered laptops, charting a path for Linux’s expansion into Arm.
Other changes include:
- Fixed drivers for the Chinese LoongArch processor architecture.
- A new V3d graphics driver for the Raspberry Pi 4.
- More extensions for RISC-V platforms.
- Stable H.265 and HEVC codecs.
- An MMC onboard storage driver for Rockchip RK3588 devices.
The new kernel also fixes a problem caused by an ancient Linux workaround that slows down AMD processors. The trick was necessary circa 2002 to deal with incompatibilities in early Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) implementations, but it only slows down modern AMD processors. The fix comes courtesy of a Linux developer at Intel who confirmed the update to Ars Technica.
Torvalds will open the Linux 6.1 merge window this week, which he says includes multiple core changes. One is a security improvement Google engineers worked on for over a year to harden the kernel, closing zero-click Bluetooth vulnerabilities that could allow arbitrary code execution.
Another critical item version 6.1 addresses is support for the memory-safe Rust programing language. Google has pushed for Rust’s inclusion in Linux since the company uses it to develop its Linux-based Android OS. Torvalds admits Rust initially won’t have a “serious use case” in Linux, but 6.1 still establishes a vital beachhead for the programming language on which to expand.
Something to look forward to: Users interested in this year’s new builds such as Raptor Lake, Arc Alchemist, or RDNA 3 receive extended support for Linux with the latest open source operating system kernel release. Linux 6.0 also brings many other improvements, and other important updates are coming very soon with 6.1.
stable Linux kernel 6.0 Now available for most sellers. Moving to an all-new version number usually indicates fundamental changes, but that’s not how Linux updates work. The lead developer of the operating system, Linus Torvalds, admit It only called the new version 6.0 because it didn’t want to count after 5.19.12. However, version 6.0 includes many changes, including more than 15,000 non-merging commitments.
Linux 6.0 introduces hardware drivers for the recently revealed Intel Raptor Lake and upcoming, open source Meteor Lake processors drivers for the company’s new Arc Alchemist GPUs. The latest AMD drivers support Threadripper CPUs, Epyc systems, and the company’s upcoming RDNA 3 graphics cards. The new kernel also kicks off early support for Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered laptops, charting a path for Arm’s Linux expansion.
Other changes include:
- Firmware drivers for the Chinese LoongArch processor architecture.
- New V3d graphics driver for Raspberry Pi 4.
- More Extensions for RISC-V Platforms.
- H.265 and HEVC codecs are stable.
- MMC Onboard Storage Driver for Rockchip RK3588 Hardware.
The new kernel also fixes a problem caused by an outdated Linux system The solution It slows down AMD processors. The trick was necessary around 2002 to deal with incompatibilities in early ACPI implementations, but it only slows down modern AMD processors. The fix comes with permission from the Linux developer at Intel who confirmed Update to Ars Technica.
Torvalds will open the Linux 6.1 integration window this week, which he says includes several fundamental changes. One is security to improve Google engineers have worked for more than a year to harden the kernel, sealing bluetooth no-button vulnerabilities, which could allow arbitrary code execution.
Another critical component release 6.1 addresses It is support for the memory-safe Rust programming language. Google has pushed for Rust to be included in Linux since the company is using it to develop the Linux-based Android operating system. Torvalds admits that Rust will initially not have a “serious use case” in Linux, but 6.1 still establishes a vital bridgehead for a scalable programming language.