In the good tradition of unofficial Linux kernel releases for Slackware-based GNU/Linux distributions, GNU/Linux developer Arne Exton informs us about the availability of the new Linux 4.7 kernel for Slackware 14.2 and its derivatives.
Announced by Linus Torvalds on July 24, 2016, Linux kernel 4.7 is the latest and most advanced stable kernel branch available for GNU/Linux operating systems, bringing major features like support for AMD Radeon RX 480 GPUs, a new security module, and support for generating virtual USB Device Controllers in USB/IP.
Arne Exton took the time to bake a 64-bit variant of Linux kernel 4.7 for his SlackEX distro, which is based on Slackware Current (14.2), and released it for any other Slackware-based operating system, including Slackware 14.2, as well as the popular Slax and Zenwalk.
“I have compiled a very useful (as I think) 64-bit kernel for Slackware-Current (14.2) and/or all Slackware derivatives. For example Slax, Zenwalk and SlackE… (read more)
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