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Oct 3, 2022 · Fundamentals

What’s New in Linux Kernel 6.0? Key Features and Improvements Explained

Linux kernel 6.0, released on October 2 by Linus Torvalds, brings major enhancements such as Rust support, ARM and RISC‑V improvements, CPU fault detection, better ACPI power management, SMB3 performance, Intel Arc GPU certification, and even Atari PC optimizations, marking it as one of the most commit‑heavy releases in recent history.