Intel Layoffs Impact Linux Kernel Driver Development: What You Need to Know

Posted by linuxer on Aug 3, 2025 7:22 AM CST
linuxconfig.org; By Lucas Rees
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Intel’s recent workforce reductions have sent ripples through the Linux kernel development community, potentially affecting the maintenance of critical hardware drivers and raising questions about long-term compatibility support. As one of the largest contributors to the Linux kernel, Intel’s organizational changes could impact how quickly new hardware receives upstream support and how existing drivers are maintained across multiple kernel versions.

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