Linux 6.19 adds more laptop support ahead of 2025 conclusion

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Building on recently merged laptop and gaming handheld improvements, Linux kernel 6.19 is finalizing support for additional laptop models by the end of 2025, enhancing hardware compatibility.

Developers are wrapping up Linux 6.19 with several new laptop additions, targeting completion by December 31, 2025. This follows the mid-December merger of x86 platform driver enhancements for laptops and gaming handhelds, as covered previously.

Specific models are not yet detailed, but these updates continue the push for better device support in Linux desktops. This positions 6.19 as a strong release for hardware performance, with no additional timelines beyond the year-end goal.

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