petsoitoLinux@lemmy.ml·5 months agoLinux Kernel 6.8 Reaches End of Life, Users Should Upgrade to Linux Kernel 6.9(9to5linux.com)external-linkarrow-up1160arrow-down15message-square25fedilink
arrow-up1155arrow-down1external-linkLinux Kernel 6.8 Reaches End of Life, Users Should Upgrade to Linux Kernel 6.9(9to5linux.com)petsoitoLinux@lemmy.ml·5 months agomessage-square25fedilink
minus-squareTheCheddarCheeseEnglisharrow-up5arrow-down0·5 months agolinkfedilinkAre Linux kernel lifespans usually that short?
minus-squareSuccessful_Try543arrow-up5arrow-down0·5 months agolinkfedilinkYes, usual releases are supported ~ 3 months, LTS versions get support for a much longer period e.g. 6.6 for 3 y, 6.1 for 4 y, 5.15 for 5 y or 5.10 for 6 y.
Are Linux kernel lifespans usually that short?
Yes, usual releases are supported ~ 3 months, LTS versions get support for a much longer period e.g. 6.6 for 3 y, 6.1 for 4 y, 5.15 for 5 y or 5.10 for 6 y.