Linux kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman a full release version of the Linux kernel 5.4, which is stable and ready for mass deployment. Previously, it Linus Torvalds.
This version, as is known, introduced support for the Microsoft exFAT file system, a new 'locking' feature that restricts access to the kernel by software even with root access, as well as many hardware improvements. The latest support includes new AMD processors and graphics cards.
A new virtio-fs file system has also been added, which can be used when working with virtual machines. It speeds up data exchange between hosts and guest systems by passing certain directories between them. The file system uses a ‘client-server’ scheme via FUSE.
On the kernel.org site, Linux version 5.4 is marked as stable, indicating its potential inclusion in final distributions. Developers can now add it to their builds and distribute it in repositories.
Additionally, a version Linux 5.4.1 is being prepared for distribution. This maintenance update changes a total of 69 files. It is already available as source code that needs to be compiled and built manually. All others are advised to wait for the build to appear on the 'mirrors'.
Source: 3dnews.ru
