Linux 6.19 lands with hints of 7.0 and older-GCN GPU boosts
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Linux 6.19 is the final update of its current kernel cycle, adding AMDGPU support for older GCN 1.0/1.1 GPUs (HD 7000 series), Vulkan via RADV, improved power management, and HDR through the DRM Color Pipeline, among other driver updates. Linus Torvalds also teased the next kernel as 7.0, which could bring further AMD GPU and hardware-support improvements. Rolling-release distros should receive the update soon via their update channels, while non-rolling distributions may take longer.
- Linux 6.19 arrives with a teaser for Linux 7.0 theverge.com
- Linus Torvalds keeps his ‘fingers and toes’ rule by decreeing next Linux will be version 7.0 theregister.com
- Linux 6.19 Released With Better Support For Older AMD GPUs, DRM Color Pipeline API Phoronix
- Linux 7.0 Kernel Confirmed by Linus Torvalds, Expected in Mid-April 2026 9to5Linux
- Torvalds confirms Linux Kernel 7.0 is almost ready for release, bringing many performance improvements with it — desktop use and gaming may see boost, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS hopes to use as default Kernel Tom's Hardware
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