Linux 5.4 kernel with exFAT support is out

Posted on Monday, November 25 2019 @ 11:51 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

The Linux 5.4 "Kleptomaniac Octopus" kernel has been released. This new version is the last stable release of the year and it delivers official support for Microsoft exFAT, as well as support for new AMD graphics cards and APUs, as well as a bunch of other hardware including upcoming Intel hardware and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. Full details at Phoronix.

If you haven't checked out our past Linux 5.4 coverage, see our Linux 5.4 feature overview for the lengthy look at all what's new or improved with this last major kernel release of 2019. If you are short on time, see our top Linux 5.4 highlights from Intel Tiger Lake Gen12 graphics support to exFAT to Raspberry Pi improvements to Intel Ice Lake Thunderbolt. There is also a lot on the security front with Linux 5.4.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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