Linux kernel 6.11 has reached the end of its life, and users are encouraged to upgrade to the latest kernel version, 6.12 LTS. The 6.11 series, released on September 15, 2024, introduced several new features, including a driver subsystem for Qualcomm’s Bluetooth/WLAN chips, enhancements for memory management, and support for virtual CPU hotplug on ARM systems.
This version was only supported for a brief period, receiving a total of eleven maintenance updates. The final update was announced by Greg Kroah-Hartman on kernel.org, where he stated, “All users of the 6.11 kernel series must upgrade to the 6.12.y branch now.”
On November 17, 2024, Linux kernel 6.12 was released, featuring significant updates such as real-time support (PREEMPT_RT), a new scheduler (sched_ext), QR code support for DRM panic messages, and enhanced Clang integration. It is now marked as a Long-Term Support (LTS) version and will receive security updates for at least two years, until December 2026.
Many distributions, including Arch Linux and Alpine Linux, have already adopted kernel 6.12, with others, like openSUSE Tumbleweed and Fedora, set to follow. Users of the now obsolete 6.11 kernel should make the switch to ensure ongoing support and security.
For further details on these kernel updates, you can refer to the following links:
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