Following yesterday's release of the Linux 7.2 kernel, GNU Linux-libre 7.2-gnu is now available for this kernel downstream that strips out support for drivers depending upon non-free-software microcode/firmware, the ability to load closed-source kernel modules, and other restrictions in the name of software freedom. The GNU Linux-libre changes specific to the v7.2 kernel cycle include more driver cleaning/sanitization work in new and existing drivers: - Adjusted firmware loading interfaces. - Cleaned up new blob names in amdgpu, nova core, ... **craaaaa*** ... qcom iris and q6v5, iwlwifi, amdxnda, adreno, r8152, mt792x. - Cleaned up new drivers for rt722-sdca and TI tac5xx2, and assorted devicetree files and documentation. - Dropped cleaning up of hci bt3c driver, removed upstream. Graphics drivers and wired/wireless networking remain the most common suspects for open-source drivers dependent upon non-free-software microcode/firmware handling. As usual, there is also new GNU Linux-libre artwork with each release: Those curious about GNU Linux-libre 7.2-gnu can learn more via the mailing list announcement.
GNU Linux-libre 7.2-gnu Released Following More Driver Cleaning
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