The Linux kernel is moving toward a better way of identifying developers and their code. This new approach can be used by other open-source projects. It's not being rolled out yet, but I expect it to ...

Khan's involvement with the Linux kernel dates back to 2011 when she started working on integrating Android code into the Linux kernel. Her experience in this complex environment highlighted the need ...

According to Linus Torvalds, AI-powered developer tools are just tools, so they don't require new rules for kernel development – and established practices also apply to copyright issues. This is a ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Torvalds and the Linux maintainers are taking a pragmatic approach to using AI in the kernel. AI or no AI, it's people, not LLMs, who are ...

Linux kernel developers are using AI to support project maintenance. Writing kernel code with AI remains an open question. Copyright and open-source licensing ...

Embedded systems have become a cornerstone of modern technology, powering everything from IoT devices to automotive control systems. These specialized systems rely on software that is lightweight, ...

The disputes over the use of Linux's DMA mapping codes have another consequence: Christoph Hellwig, who started the whole thing with a publicly announced blockade, is stepping down as the maintainer ...