News stories tagged with #PREEMPT_RT
Linux 7.1: Milestone in Hardware Support and Massive Source Code Growth
Linux kernel version 7.1 introduces significant updates, including mainline support for real-time operations (PREEMPT_RT) on ARM architectures and optimizations for LoongArch and Intel Panther Lake. Simultaneously, the source code tree is approaching a record 40 million lines, driven largely by AMD graphics drivers. These enhancements improve power efficiency, system stability, and cross-platform compatibility.