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How Embedded Linux Systems Actually Boot on Arm | Blog | Linaro

In this blog, we demystify the cold boot process of embedded Arm systems, discussing what that process looks like in light of Arm SystemReady requirements. Explore the process from starting in Trusted Firmware, to running Linux.

Ever wondered why many developers react to your bug reports with some distrust? There is a simple answer:

Everybody sometimes gets some minor or major thing wrong.

Here is a recent example that illustrates this beautifully: someone claimed to have tested something using a #Linux #kernel version that does not even exist yet. This is confusing now already but will be even more so in a few days when that version is released.

And I do not blame the person: we are all humans that make mistakes sometimes and therefore might confuse versions like 7.0-1 (a typical downstream/distro identifier for a #LinuxKernel based on version 7.0) and 7.0.1 (the first upstream release of the linux 7.0.y stable series, which is not even in testing yet, but will be out in a few days) occasionally.

Lukasz Olejnik (@lukOlejnik)

GPT-5.4 orchestration이 리눅스 커널에서 15년 된 보안 취약점을 찾아냈다는 내용이다. AI/LLM이 실제 취약점 연구와 보안 분석에서 중요한 성과를 내고 있음을 보여주는 사례로, 모델 기반 보안 연구의 가능성을 강조한다.

https://x.com/lukOlejnik/status/2045924743526707348

#gpt54 #llm #security #linuxkernel #vulnerabilityresearch

Lukasz Olejnik (@lukOlejnik) on X

GPT-5.4 orchestration found a really interesting security but in Linux kernel. 15-years-old. So yes, AI/LLMs are delivering a lot in vulnerability research.

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Linux 7.0 erschienen – mehr als ein Nummernsprung

Der neue Linux-Kernel 7.0 bringt selbstheilende Dateisysteme, sorgt für robusteren Code und heißt Rust als nicht-experimentelles Feature willkommen.

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Dark Blue Weekly - Episode 13

#CachyOS is now powered by #Linux kernel 7.0 🐧🙌

@CachyOS #OpenSource #LinuxKernel

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Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOS:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/proton-11-beta-arrives-to-bring-enhanced-gaming-compatibility-to-linux-steamos/

Gaming on Linux with an older GPU levels up with DXVK-Sarek v1.12 bringing major new features:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/gaming-on-linux-with-an-older-gpu-levels-up-with-dxvk-sarek-v1-12-bringing-major-new-features/

D7VK version 1.7 brings even more retro Direct3D gaming to Linux:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/d7vk-version-1-7-brings-even-more-retro-direct3d-gaming-to-linux/

Wine 11.7 Brings VBScript Fixes, DirectSound 7.1 Channel Support:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wine-11.7-Released

Linux kernel 7.0 is out now:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/linux-kernel-7-0-is-out-now/

GNU Linux-Libre 7.0 Kernel Is Now Available for Software Freedom Lovers:
https://9to5linux.com/gnu-linux-libre-7-0-kernel-is-now-available-for-software-freedom-lovers

XOrg Server 21.1.22 and Xwayland 24.1.10 Released with Multiple Security Fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/xorg-server-21-1-22-and-xwayland-24-1-10-released-with-multiple-security-fixes

Mesa 26.1 RadeonSI Driver Lands Improvement For AMD APUs With Rusticl:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mesa-26.1-RadeonSI-Rusticl-APUs

exFAT For Linux 7.1 Helps Reduce File Fragmentation, Fixes:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.1-exFAT

Btrfs Brings Performance Improvements, Shutdown ioctl Stable With Linux 7.1:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Btrfs-Linux-7.1

FTRFS: New Fault-Tolerant File-System Proposed For Linux:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FTRFS-Linux-File-System

Rust For Linux 7.1 Bringing Experimental Option That Can Help Performance:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.1-Rust

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#WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #Proton #DXVK #D7VK #Wine #LinuxKernel #LinuxLibre #XOrg #XWayland #Mesa #exFAT #Btrfs #FTRFS #Rust #FosseryTech

Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOS

Valve just put up a Beta for Proton 11, the next major release of their compatibility layer to run Windows games on Linux / SteamOS.

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Linux Weekly Releases (Week 16 – 4/18/2026)

Every week, new Linux versions that are under a supported version series get released to incorporate bug fixes and other general improvements that are pushed to the servicing branches. This ensures that your Linux user experience gets better when latest versions fix some of the bugs.

This week, the below Linux kernel versions under the v7.x series are released:

SeriesVersionFull sourcePatchSignatureDatev7.0.xv7.0.0LinkLinkLink4/13/2026

Alongside v7.x, here are the v6.x versions that were released:

SeriesVersionFull sourcePatchSignatureDatev6.1.xv6.1.169LinkLinkLink4/18/2026v6.6.xv6.6.135LinkLinkLink4/18/2026v6.12.xv6.12.82LinkLinkLink4/18/2026v6.18.xv6.18.23LinkLinkLink4/18/2026v6.19.xv6.19.13LinkLinkLink4/18/2026

For users who prefer to stay in the v5.x series, here are the latest releases:

SeriesVersionFull sourcePatchSignatureDatev5.10.xv5.10.253LinkLinkLink4/18/2026v5.15.xv5.15.203LinkLinkLink4/18/2026

Please note that the downloads are in the source code form, so this means that you may have to compile from source in order to use one of the Linux versions shown above. Your distribution might not include the above Linux versions.

#Kernel #Linux #LinuxKernel #news #Tech #Technology #update
Linux Weekly Releases (Week 16 – 4/18/2026)

Every week, new Linux versions that are under a supported version series get released to incorporate bug fixes and other general improvements that are pushed to the servicing branches. This ensures…

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#Linux 6.19.13, 6.18.23, 6.12.82, 6.6.135, 6.1.169, 5.15.203, and 5.10.253 kernels are now available for download at https://www.kernel.org

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