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Linux 7.1 Released, Ending Intel 486 Support and Improving NTFS

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Linux creator Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux 7.1. This new version marks the end of support for the Intel 486 CPU era and includes significant legacy cleanup. Additionally, Linux 7.1 offers improved support for the NTFS file system. AI

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Linux 7.1 Released, Ending Intel 486 Support and Improving NTFS

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    Linux 7.1 is here to end the Intel 486 CPU era - and do some serious legacy clean up And say hello to much better NTFS support. Linux creator Linus Torvalds has

    Linux 7.1 is here to end the Intel 486 CPU era - and do some serious legacy clean up And say hello to much better NTFS support. Linux creator Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux 7.1. https://www. zdnet.com/article/say-goodbye- to-486-processors-linux-7-1-lands/ # Te…

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