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The merge window for Linux Kernel 7.1 has opened, and the new kernel is already getting readied through subsystem pull requests and feature-branch activity.
Linux 7.1 will begin removing support for Intel i486 CPUs, ending compatibility with this legacy architecture.
KEY POINTS
- AMD Kaveri, Kabini, and Mullins APUs will default to the AMDGPU driver, enabling out-of-the-box Vulkan support.
- Intel Panther Lake CPUs will have FRED enabled by default, improving performance and security.
- Linux 7.1 KVM will expose AVX-512 BMM for guest VMs, supporting upcoming AMD Zen 6 processors.
- Linux 7.1 will support multiple batteries per HID device, addressing a previous kernel limitation.
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