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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.
AMD will bring back a memory encryption feature to its consumer Ryzen processors following widespread user criticism over its quiet removal.
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AMD announced extensions to its processor socket support at Computex. The company will keep the AM5 platform viable until at least 2029. It also detailed new and re-released Ryzen processors for both AM5 and AM4 sockets.
Phoronix reports a minor performance tweak in the Linux kernel 7.0, released on February 28, 2026, showing gains particularly on AMD Zen 2 processors amid broader enhancements like Zen 6 support.
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An AMD vice president has utilized AI to develop a Radeon Linux userland driver written in Python. A senior AI engineer involved in the project stated that he did not open a code editor once during the process. The tool used was Claude Code, which built a Radeon compute driver.
Following Linus Torvalds' recent announcement, Linux kernel 7.0 has been released on February 28, 2026, adding support for AMD Zen 6 processors and Intel Nova Lake alongside file system and graphics enhancements for improved efficiency.
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The Linux kernel version 7.0-rc2 has incorporated several fixes for the AMDXDNA driver supporting Ryzen AI processors. These updates address issues in the direct rendering manager framework. Phoronix reports on these developments in open-source graphics and Linux hardware.
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