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Linux Kernel 7.1 Officially Released, Here’s What’s New

Linux Kernel 7.1 is now stable, ending i486 support and introducing a fully rewritten NTFS driver after four years of development. It also resolves Steam Deck OLED audio issues and includes routine driver and networking stability patches. The release marks a shift toward modern hardware while dropping outdated architectures.

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What changed

Linux 7.1 replaces the legacy NTFS driver with a new implementation, removes i486 support, and adds fixes for Steam Deck audio—unlike previous versions focused on incremental updates.

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  1. Linux Kernel 7.1 Released: NTFS Overhaul, Steam Deck Fixes, and Legacy Code Removal

    Linux Kernel 7.1 is now stable, ending i486 support and introducing a fully rewritten NTFS driver after four years of development. It also resolves Steam Deck OLED audio issues and includes routine driver and networking stability patches. The release marks a shift toward modern hardware while dropping outdated architectures.

    What's confirmed:

    • Linux Kernel 7.1 officially dropped support for the i486 architecture, ending compatibility with 32-bit legacy systems.
    • The kernel introduces a completely rewritten NTFS driver, replacing the previous version after four years of development.
    • Steam Deck OLED audio issues have been resolved in Linux 7.1, improving compatibility with Valve’s handheld device.
    • The release includes routine stability patches for drivers, networking, and sound subsystems rather than flashy new features.
    • Apple Silicon battery reporting is now supported in Linux 7.1, expanding compatibility with Apple’s ARM-based hardware.
    • Linux 7.1 is described as a feature release with significant changes, including hardware performance enhancements for upcoming Intel and AMD CPUs.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Cache-aware scheduling improvements, previously teased for Linux 7.2, may be partially backported to 7.1 for Intel and AMD CPU optimizations (single-source claim).
    • The kernel’s total codebase now exceeds 40 million lines, though exact figures remain unverified (single-source estimate).
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