Kernel
Linux 7.0-rc3 released with Intel/AMD CPU updates and Trackpad fix
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The third release candidate for Linux kernel 7.0 is out, following rc1 and rc2. It features major Intel and AMD x86 CPU changes, plus a fix for battery reporting on the Apple Magic Trackpad 2.
Linux 7.2 has completed the removal of the strncpy function from the kernel. The change ended a long-running cleanup effort involving more than 360 patches.
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Linux kernel version 7.1 became available on June 15 as a major feature update in the 7.x series. The release includes several hardware and performance improvements for users of Intel and AMD systems.
The Linux kernel is beginning to phase out support for AMD's three-decade-old K5 processors. This follows similar removals of drivers for other vintage hardware in recent releases.
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A security researcher has disclosed Dirty Frag, a new Linux kernel exploit that allows local users to gain root privileges. The flaw affects major distributions and remains unpatched on most systems despite earlier fixes for a similar issue.
The Linux kernel 7.1 includes updates to the AMDGPU driver, introducing support for AMD DCN 4.2 IP and GFX 12.1. These enhancements also cover GCN 1.1 APU DC. The developments were reported by Phoronix.
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The upcoming Linux kernel version 7.1 will introduce restrictions on Intel Neural Processing Units (NPUs) to avoid exhaustion by individual programs. This change aims to manage resource usage more effectively. The update is reported by Phoronix, a site focused on Linux hardware and performance.
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