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Linus Torvalds Achieves 2.6% Performance Boost with Minor Linux Kernel Update

October 31st at 2:34pm / Linux, Kernel, Performance Improvement, Software Development

Major Update in Linux Kernel Performance

On October 31, 2024, Linus Torvalds announced a notable performance enhancement in the Linux kernel through a minor patch he authored. By making small adjustments to the code, the new patch demonstrates a 2.6% improvement in Intel’s 'will it scale' benchmar...

Understanding the Linux Kernel's Compliance Requirements Regarding Russian Sanctions

October 24th at 8:27pm / Linux, Kernel, Compliance, Sanctions, Russia

In response to recent international developments, the Linux kernel project has implemented specific compliance requirements affecting some of its maintainers. This decision took place when several Russian Linux developers were de-listed from the MAINTAINERS file of the Linux kernel. The changes were...

ReiserFS to Bid Farewell in Upcoming Linux 6.13 Kernel

October 21st at 11:16am / Linux, ReiserFS, Kernel, Technology, Open Source

In an upcoming major change, the Linux 6.13 kernel, expected to be released at the start of the new year, will see the removal of the ReiserFS file-system. This decision, anticipated for several years, follows its deprecation that started with Linux 5.18. The forthcoming change was announced on Octo...