Get the latest tech news

GNU Linux-libre 6.13-gnu Deals With More Questionable Code In The Kernel


Building off yesterday's release of the Linux 6.13 kernel, GNU Linux-libre 6.13 is out today as this downstream kernel from FSF LA that strips out code pertaining to the ability to load non-free drivers/microcode and other elements not deemed within the standards of the Free Software Foundation, even when it means removing/disabling hardware support and features.

Building off yesterday's release of the Linux 6.13 kernel, GNU Linux-libre 6.13 is out today as this downstream kernel from FSF LA that strips out code pertaining to the ability to load non-free drivers/microcode and other elements not deemed within the standards of the Free Software Foundation, even when it means removing/disabling hardware support and features. - lots of new and updated devicetree (.dts) files mentioned new blobs that would otherwise be requested and loaded; - cs35l56 documentation, that upstream added after rc7, had to be adjusted to remove recommendations about installing blobs, that would not be applicable to GNU Linux-libre;

Get the Android app

Or read this on Phoronix

Read more on:

Photo of kernel

kernel

Photo of libre

libre

Photo of gnu deals

gnu deals

Related news:

News photo

Many Scheduler Improvements Ready To Better Enhance The Linux 6.14 Kernel

News photo

Linux cpupower Utility To See Improved AMD Support With Linux 6.14 Kernel

News photo

Linux 6.13-rc4 To Fix A Nasty USB Problem Plaguing The Kernel For A Few Weeks