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Linux Kernel version 3.16 released

 
The Linux kernel has now been released and is now up to version 3.16.

Whats new?

The following list was compiled by the guys at OMGUbuntu:

  • Multi-platform ARM kernel image for multiple ARM SoCs (incl. Exynos)
  • Various support for Nvidia Tegra K1 and Kepler GPU
  • Nokia N900 modem driver included in mainline 
  • Initial Intel Cherryview Support 
  • Improvements to Sixaxis and DualShock 4 controller support
  • Sony-HID driver improvements 
  • RMI driver for Synaptics touchpad
  • Saitek RAT7 gaming mouse fix
  • Dell FreeFall driver
  • 80 changes and fixes to Btrfs filesystem 
  • New audio drivers for misc. Cirrus, Realtek and Analog devices. 
  • Tegra HD-audio HDMI support

 
There is no information available at present to when Tizen will be based on this kernel. Watch this space !

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