Linux Kernel 4.9.8 Has Many Networking Changes, XFS File System Improvements

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  • Post Updated: April 3, 2024

We’re back on track, as only two days after releasing the seventh maintenance update to the long-term supported Linux 4.9 kernel series, Greg Kroah-Hartman has now announced the availability of Linux kernel 4.9.8.

Linux kernel 4.9.8 is now considered the most advanced stable kernel build there is for GNU/Linux operating systems, and if you’re using a distribution powered by this branch, such as Arch Linux, Solus, openSUSE Tumbleweed, etc., you’ll have to update as soon as it lands in the main repositories. According to the appended shortlog, the Linux 4.9.8 kernel is a small patch changing a total of 57 files, with 473 insertions and 273 deletions.

“I’m announcing the release of the 4.9.8 kernel. All users of the 4.9 kernel series must upgrade. The updated … (read more)

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