Small Linux-based devices often need to load firmware before a filesystem is available. A new kernel feature would replace driver-specific code with a general API for getting all needed firmware up ...

With bytes at a premium on phones and other devices, developers are looking for a way to make the kernel smaller and less chatty. An announcement of the revival of linux-tiny, a set of patches aimed ...

The Linux kernel is becoming quite the popular place to be if you have anything to do with virtualization. We've talked about KVM and Xen fighting to get into the kernel, we just discussed VMware's ...

Continuing a string of revelations about its high-tech spectacles, Google makes the software kernel underlying the devices -- and the things they'll eventually let you do -- available for download.

A vulnerability in modern Intel chips is forcing a redesign of the kernel software found on all major operating systems—and it could have a significant impact on the performance of your computer. The ...

There's growing interest in a new type of software for Linux machines called BPF, which allows the user to run a program in the kernel and enjoy "observability super powers", according to Brendan ...

Bug affects all Windows versions released in the past 17 years The issue came to light earlier this year when enSilo researchers were analyzing the Windows kernel code. Omri Misgav, Security ...

Microsoft is informing developers that the kernel version number for Windows 10 is going to be hiked straight to version 10 shortly. The kernel number has been out of sync with Windows release number ...

106464: Mac OS X: Troubleshooting Unresponsiveness or Kernel Panic During Startup offers steps to follow if your computer experiences a kernel panic or stops responding when starting up from Mac OS X.

Dell's Quest acquisition has given the hardware vendor more software muscle but the real test for the PC maker will be its ability to integrate the different software units it bought in recent times ...

If you’re confused by the avalanche of early reports, denials, and conflicting statements about the massive security issues announced today, don’t worry — you’re far from the only one. Here’s what you ...