Linus Torvalds announces calm and controlled release of Linux Kernel version 6.3 with significant changes
Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, has announced the release of the Linux Kernel version 6.3. In his announcement, Torvalds noted that this release was calm and controlled, and that it was ready for users to enjoy.
While there may have been some lurking issues, Torvalds expressed confidence that everything was fine and that the release cycle had gone smoothly.
This release includes a number of significant changes, including the removal of obsolete Arm board files and drivers, ongoing improvements to Rust language support, red-black trees for BPF programs, ID-mapped mounts for tmpfs filesystems, BIG TCP support for IPv4, support for non-executable memfds, the hwnoise jitter-measurement tool, and much more.
The removal of obsolete Arm board files and drivers is a particularly significant change, as it will help to streamline the Linux Kernel and make it more efficient.
Overall, the release of Linux Kernel version 6.3 represents another milestone in the ongoing development of this powerful and versatile operating system. With ongoing improvements and new features being added all the time, Linux continues to be a favorite among developers and users alike.