In an historic move, Microsoft Monday submitted driver source code for inclusion in the Linux kernel under a GPLv2 license. The code consists of four drivers that are part of a technology called ...

At Open Source Summit Japan, Linux developer Greg Kroah-Hartman recaps the current state and future challenges of kernel security, including the specter of government regulation and the essential ...

In the aftermath of Linus Torvalds apologizing for how he's been running the Linux kernel community, Linux has adopted a new code of conduct. But some now claim this means Linux is being taken ...

Code submissions for inclusion in the Linux kernel will in future be accepted only from those who acknowledge the right to make a contribution under an appropriate open source licence.

One kernel to boot them all Google outlines plans for mainline Linux kernel support in Android Google wants less forking, more modularization for Android's Linux kernel.

The 6.16 version of the kernel has Rust for Linux improvements to fix race conditions. Kernel updates tend to release every two months, so ongoing Rust work is current, and the project is still very ...

Thinking about upgrading your Ubuntu machines to Linux kernel 5.8? Jack Wallen explains the pros and cons.

The latest version of the Linux kernel is now available, and the team responsible for the mainline kernel have merged code from the Android project. This will make it possible to boot Android from ...

Next Linux kernel release supports more ARMs with less code Better ARM, multitouch in kernel 3.7 will give ammo to Win RT hackers.

The latest version of the Linux kernel cleans out nearly 100K lines of code, adds file encryption and the Berkeley Packet Filter, plus makes a nod to gamers and mobile devices.

A local, race condition vulnerability in the af_packet implementation in Linux was patched this week. The bug allows a local attacker to execute code or crash a server.

Historic move adds Windows/Linux virtualization interoperability In an historic move, Microsoft Monday submitted driver source code for inclusion in the Linux kernel under a GPLv2 license.