Kernel

The Linux kernel community has quietly developed a succession plan to address the eventual retirement of its longtime leader, Linus Torvalds. Aging kernel maintainers acknowledge that relying on one individual to oversee everything posed long-term risks. This move aims to ensure the project's stability beyond Torvalds' involvement.

1. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

The upcoming Linux 7.0 kernel will introduce support for fan target and temperature threshold features on the Framework 13 laptop. This update aims to enhance thermal management for users running Linux on the modular device. Phoronix reports the addition as part of broader hardware compatibility improvements.

A security researcher has found that bugs in the Linux kernel often remain undetected for more than two years on average, with some persisting for over two decades. By analyzing 20 years of kernel development, Jenny Guanni Qu uncovered how these flaws quietly affect cloud systems, enterprises, and billions of devices. Her work highlights the challenges of maintaining secure open-source software.

8. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Phoronix has published a benchmark review examining the performance of the Liquorix kernel, derived from Linux 6.18, against the upstream Linux 6.18 LTS on an AMD Ryzen Threadripper workstation. The comparison highlights Liquorix's optimizations for enthusiast workloads like gaming and audio production. Tests were conducted on high-end hardware running a development version of Ubuntu.