The GNU Linux-libre project recently revealed the release of the GNU Linux-libre 6.16 kernel, aimed at ensuring complete freedom for users and purists of GNU/Linux systems. This version is based on the recently released Linux 6.16 kernel series and introduces significant enhancements.
One of the key features of the GNU Linux-libre 6.16 kernel is its clean-up of blob loading, which includes addressing inline blobs found in new drivers for Intel QAT 6xxx crypto, ST vd55g1 sensors, ath12k AHB Wi-Fi, Aeonsemi AS21xxx, and MediaTek 25Gb Ethernet PHY. The release also makes improvements in the naming of blobs in new Qualcomm and MediaTek ARM64 device tree files.
Moreover, this update refines the cleanup process for Intel microcode loader documents as well as various drivers including Nova Core, Nouveau for NVIDIA GPUs, Realtek r8169 Ethernet, and several Qualcomm and MediaTek components. It also fixes issues related to the Rust firmware loader and updates blob names for newer Intel VPU, AMD GPU, and btusb components, which were backported from the previous GNU Linux-libre 6.15 kernel during the 6.16 development cycle. For a thorough understanding of the changes in this release, users can refer to the release announcement.
The GNU Linux-libre kernel is tailored for software freedom enthusiasts wishing to construct a fully free GNU/Linux system devoid of proprietary drivers or code. Users can download the GNU Linux-libre 6.16 kernel from the official website. Additionally, ready-to-use binary packages for Debian-based and Red Hat-based distributions can be found on the Freesh project and RPM Freedom websites. The kernel can be installed on nearly any GNU/Linux distribution, either alongside or as a replacement for the standard kernel.
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