The Linux kernel version 6.14 has officially been released, one day later than planned due to Linus Torvalds' admission of 'personal incompetence.' This version notably adds support for Rust to write future drivers, a move that has sparked significant debate within the community. Beyond the Rust integration, the kernel also supports Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and addresses the GhostWrite vulnerability in RISC-V processors. Enhancements to the WINE emulator promise better performance for Windows applications, particularly games. Torvalds also hinted at the upcoming v6.15, indicating it will present more challenges and a heavier workload.
The Linux kernel v6.14 has been released, introducing the controversial capability to write drivers in Rust, adding to ongoing debates around programming language choices.
This version also includes new features like support for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and improvements to the WINE emulator for better Windows game performance.
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