Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 preview lifts the long‑standing 32 GB FAT32 formatting cap, allowing up to 2 TB partitions via the command line while retaining the 4 GB file‑size ceiling, a change that reshapes compatibility for USB drives and legacy devices.
The Linux 5.3 series receives its final maintenance release (5.3.18) with 59 file changes, after which support ends, prompting users and distro maintainers to upgrade to the newer 5.4 kernel, which introduces long‑awaited exFAT filesystem support and the Lockdown security feature.
Linux Kernel 5.4, the final major stable release of 2019, introduces significant network driver updates, lock‑down security enhancements, native exFAT support, AMD Radeon graphics improvements, and a host of hardware and filesystem upgrades, offering developers and manufacturers a more secure and versatile platform.
Linux Kernel 5.4, the final major stable release of 2019, introduces a kernel lockdown feature enhancing security, native exFAT filesystem support, and a host of hardware and driver updates including Snapdragon 855, newer AMD/Intel GPUs, Icelake Thunderbolt, VirtIO‑FS, and various filesystem and UAV improvements.
Microsoft has opened the exFAT file‑system specifications and pledged defensive‑patent protection, enabling native exFAT support in the Linux kernel and sparking community excitement while hinting at future cross‑platform storage improvements.
