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ntfs driver
About this tag
The ntfs driver tag covers discussions about the NTFS filesystem driver, particularly in the context of Linux kernel development. Recent threads focus on Linux 7.1, which introduced a new in-kernel NTFS implementation with write support. This is relevant for Windows users who dual-boot or use Linux alongside Windows, as it improves compatibility with NTFS-formatted drives. The tag also touches on broader kernel maintenance philosophy, including the removal of obsolete hardware support. Topics include performance, stability, and the implications for PC buyers and administrators managing mixed-OS environments.
Linux 7.1 was released by Linus Torvalds on June 14, 2026, bringing a new in-kernel NTFS implementation, default Intel FRED support, AMD power-management changes, broader graphics enablement, and a deliberate purge of obsolete hardware support. The headline sounds like storage, but the real...
Linux 7.1 was released by Linus Torvalds on June 14, 2026, bringing a rewritten optional NTFS driver, Steam Deck OLED audio fixes, Apple Silicon battery reporting, AMD power-management changes, Intel FRED enablement, and a large purge of obsolete kernel code. The interesting part is not that...
Linux 7.1 became stable on June 14, 2026, bringing a new NTFS driver, Intel FRED support for Panther Lake-era processors, faster Intel Arc Battlemage graphics, and other hardware-facing improvements, while Intel separately moved to end development of its open-source BigDL AI framework by June...