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Building off last night's release of the Linux 7.0 kernel is now the GNU Linux-libre 7.0-gnu kernel release for that downstream kernel that removes support for loading non-free-software kernel modules, blocks the loading of loadable microcode/firmware even when it means greatly reduced hardware support, and other sanitization of code in the name of software freedom...

Linux kernel 7.0 is out now  GamingOnLinux

Merged for the Linux 7.0 kernel was a power sequencing driver for PCIe M.2 connectors as part of an effort to allow describing PCIe M.2 connectors in Device Tree files. For Linux 7.1, that driver is extending support for PCIe M.2 Key E connectors...

France Replaces Windows With Linux In Major Open Source Push  Open Source For You

Valve Engineer Improves Linux Memory Management for GPUs with 8 GB VRAM or Less  TechPowerUp

Rust enters the Linux kernel, but its adoption is leveling off  Techzine Global

GNU Linux-Libre 7.0 Kernel Is Now Available for Software Freedom Lovers  9to5Linux

France’s digital agency dumping Windows desktops for Linux  theregister.com

Linux 7.0 is out, bringing XFS repair features and more Intel and AMD support  VideoCardz.com

France abandons Microsoft Windows for Linux on more than 2.5 million workstations  CyberShack

Why is France going to stop using Microsoft Windows?  Firstpost

Linux kernel 7.0 released: improved support for Intel and AMD hardware  GameGPU

Linux Kernel 7.0 is Out With Improvements Across the Board for Intel, AMD, and Storage  It's FOSS

France takes first steps to ditch Windows for Linux  Risky Business Newsletters

AI tools may be why Linux 7.0's RC cycle was so choppy, but Linus just shipped it anyway  XDA

In the Linux kernel, the person who submitted the application will bear full legal responsibility for 'all lines of code generated by AI, and any bugs or security flaws resulting therefrom.'  GIGAZINE

9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: April 12th, 2026  9to5Linux

Linux 7.0 debuts as Linus Torvalds ponders AI's bug-finding powers and their impact on release process  theregister.com

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