GNU Linux-Libre 6.16 Kernel Is Now Available for Software Freedom Lovers

Posted by hanuca on Jul 29, 2025 1:31 AM CST
9to5linux.com; By Marius Nestor
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Today, the GNU Linux-libre project announced the release and general availability of the GNU Linux-libre 6.16 kernel for those who seek 100% freedom for their GNU/Linux computers and software freedom lovers.

Based on the recently released Linux 6.16 kernel series, the GNU Linux-libre 6.16 kernel promises to clean up blob loading and even an inline blob in newly introduced drivers for Intel QAT 6xxx crypto, ST vd55g1 sensor, ath12k AHB Wi-Fi, Aeonsemi AS21xxx, and MediaTek 25Gb Ethernet PHY, as well as to clean up blob names in new Qualcomm and MediaTek ARM64 devicetree files.

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