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Linux 7.1 is here, and it kills i486 support, fixes Steam Deck audio, and overhauls NTFS

XDA ·Simon Batt·about 16 hours ago
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Published Jun 15, 2026, 1:18 AM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart , Listverse , and MakeTechEasier . However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Well, it's that time once again. After Linux 7.1 hit the release candidate branches for testing, Linus Torvalds noted that, again, more bug fixes were coming in than usual due to AI agents finding problems. It got to the point where he was getting annoyed with them clogging the secure channels .…

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