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Technology2h 9m ago

Linux 7.1 has been released for public download, ending support for the Intel 486 processor, fixing a Steam Deck audio issue, and overhauling NTFS.

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Who
Linus Torvalds
What
Linux 7.1 has been released for public download, ending support for the Intel 486 processor, fixing a Steam Deck audio issue, and overhauling NTFS.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:18:59 GMT · 2h 9m ago
Where
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Why
Linus Torvalds announced the release of Linux 7.1 after a period of bug fixes, some of which were identified by AI agents.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This new version of Linux will affect users of very old hardware by dropping support for the i486 processor and significantly improves the experience for Steam Deck OLED users by resolving a long-standing audio bug, demonstrating ongoing development in the open-source community.

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    Linux 7.1 has been released for public download, ending support for the Intel 486 processor, fixing a Steam Deck audio issue, and overhauling NTFS.
  2. Technology2h 9m ago
    Linux 7.1 has been released for public download, ending support for Intel's 37-year-old 486 processor, fixing a 2-year-old Steam Deck OLED audio issue, and overhauling NTFS.
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