News stories tagged with #EDAC
Linux Kernel 7.2: Strengthening Security, Hardware Support, and Broader SoC Compatibility
The Linux Kernel 7.2 introduced a series of critical improvements focusing on security, hardware support, and compatibility. The update addresses critical Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerabilities, removes outdated MD5 implementations, and enhances support for modern Intel hardware. Furthermore, the kernel enables expanded mainline support for new System-on-Chips like the Apple M3 series and various Qualcomm processors.
Linux 7.1 Delivers Performance Boosts, New Hardware Support, and Kernel Optimizations
The Linux 7.1 kernel introduces significant performance improvements, including a nearly sixfold speedup in CRC64 verification on ARM64 via NEON instructions, removal of unnecessary memory clobbers for better x86 execution, and support for ECC memory error reporting on AMD Zen 3 Rembrandt APUs. These updates build on the foundation of Linux 7.0, enhancing security, performance, and hardware compatibility for upcoming distributions like Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.