Linux 7.1 adds support for 12 new ARM and RISC-V SoCs

Linux kernel 7.1 integrates hardware support for 12 new ARM and RISC-V systems-on-chip (SoCs), expanding compatibility with emerging architectures.

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The SoC updates were merged into the main development branch following KVM and networking architecture announcements.

This expansion consolidates Linux's position as the dominant operating system for embedded and IoT devices.

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