Linux 7.1
Coverage of Linux 7.1 in the Nexus archive.
- Linux Sound Subsystem Also Seeing Many Fixes Driven by AI/LLMs
The Linux 7.1 sound subsystem is receiving numerous fixes driven by AI and large language models (LLMs). This development highlights the growing role of AI in open-source software maintenance, as reported by Phoronix.
- Linux 7.1 Removes Drivers for Bus Mouse Support
Linux 7.1 has removed drivers for Bus Mouse support, a legacy input device interface. This change affects older hardware relying on bus mouse protocols, though modern systems typically use USB or PS/2. The update was reported by Phoronix with no initial community comments.
- Patch to end i486 support hits Linux kernel merge queue
The Linux kernel is set to end support for i486-class CPUs with the release of version 7.1 later this year, after a year of patch development. Maintainers have finalized the necessary changes to retire 486 architecture support.