Learning the Linux kernel internals can feel overwhelming. The codebase grows every year, the folder structure looks complex, and most books start with heavy theory. Because of this, many beginners ...

The Linux kernel, foundational for servers, desktops, embedded systems, and cloud infrastructure, has been under heightened scrutiny. Several vulnerabilities have been exploited in real-world attacks, ...

CISA has warned U.S. federal agencies about attackers targeting a high-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel's OverlayFS subsystem that allows them to gain root privileges. Multiple ...

The first release candidate (RC1) for the Linux Kernel version 6.16 is released on 8 June 2025. Linux 6.16-rc1 signals the closure of the two-week merge window, where so many new features and ...

Linux is the most flexible and customizable operating system on the planet. That customizability starts deep within the heart of the Linux kernel and the file system. A computer file system is a ...

Linus Torvalds officially announced the stable release of the Linux kernel 6.15 on May 25, 2025. Its arrival was delayed for a few hours, Torvalds said, "because of a last-minute bug report resulting ...

A security researcher has discovered a novel security flaw in the Linux kernel using the OpenAI o3 reasoning model. The new vulnerability has been documented under CVE-2025-37899. An official patch ...

Have you ever felt the urge to make your own private binary format for use in Linux? Perhaps you have looked at creating the smallest possible binary when compiling a project, and felt disgusted with ...

Working at the intersection of Apple’s newest hardware and Linux kernel development, for the benefit of a free distribution, was never going to be easy. But it’s been an especially hard couple of ...

The release of Linux kernel 6.13 has arrived, bringing with it a trove of updates to keep the OS at the forefront of performance, security, and hardware compatibility. From enhanced drivers and ...

Linux Kernel 6.12 has been released, a Long-Term Support (LTS) version guaranteed to receive updates and support until 2026. Kernel 6.12 boasts a range of new features and improvements across various ...