Linux Kernel 5.4 Reaches End-of-Life: Time to Retire a Workhorse

Posted by bob on Dec 11, 2025 5:19 AM EDT
Linux Journal; By George Whittaker
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One of the most widely deployed Linux kernels has officially reached the end of its lifecycle. The maintainers of the Linux kernel have confirmed that Linux 5.4, once a cornerstone of countless servers, desktops, and embedded devices, is now end-of-life (EOL). After years of long-term support, the branch has been retired and will no longer receive upstream fixes or security updates.

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