The next big Linux update could be something pretty special TechRadar Skip to main content TechRadar is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. The next big Linux update could be something pretty special By Will McCurdy published 6 June 2022 Latest Linux update set to be a serious development (Image credit: Pixabay) Audio player loading… The next big Linux update could be a big deal, according to foundation founder and head honcho Linus Torvalds. Tovalds said in the latest update (opens in new tab) on the development of the Linux 5.19 kernel that the "ARM generic kernel work (aka "multiplatform") is pretty much done after 10+ years." He added: "StrongARM platforms remain with their separate kernels, and are expected to stay so, but compared to where things were a decade ago, this is a pretty big step." What does this mean Torvalds has historically not been one to over sell kernel updates. Torvalds said, "nothing really odd stands out" for users of Linux distros from the latest 5.18 update, dubbing the kernel "plain old boring 5.18". The stable version of Linux 5.19 may be available by the end of July 2022. Around 60% of the 5.19 release is set to be hardware-related driver support, but there are architecture updates, tooling and documentation improvements, and minor core kernel updates scheduled according to Torvalds. Despite the release of 5.19 "looking like it is going to be on the bigger side" Torvalds did say it is "certainly not breaking any records, and nothing looks particularly odd or crazy".Read More:> Developers tell users not to launch this top Linux distro over security fears (opens in new tab) > Microsoft has a Linux-flavored treat in store for Windows Server users (opens in new tab) > Linux malware is booming, so stay secure, Microsoft warns (opens in new tab) Development hasn't been entirely smooth sailing, Torvalds complained that several late pull requests have been slowing down the development process, but he did commend users on consistently tagging these pulls. In terms of upgraded support, 5.19 will include NVMe support for Apple silicon, HPE GXP architecture, and LoongArch64 architecture.Interested in trying out Linux? Checkout our guide to the best Linux laptops Will McCurdyWill McCurdy has been writing about technology for over five years. He has a wide range of specialities including cybersecurity, fintech, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, cloud computing, payments, artificial intelligence, retail technology, and venture capital investment. He has previously written for AltFi, FStech, Retail Systems, and National Technology News and is an experienced podcast and webinar host, as well as an avid long-form feature writer. See more Computing news Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to theTechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Thank you for signing up to TechRadar. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST POPULARMOST SHARED1The iPhone 14 Pro is made of the wrong stuff; the Pixel 7 proves that to me2Stop saying Mario doesn't have an accent in The Super Mario Bros. Movie3Google Pixel Tablet is what Apple should've done ages ago4RTX 4090 too expensive? Nvidia resurrects another old favorite5More than one million credit card details leaked online1The iPhone 14 Pro is made of the wrong stuff; the Pixel 7 proves that to me2iPhone 15 tipped to come with an upgraded 5G chip3Google Pixel Tablet is what Apple should've done ages ago4If this feature succeeds for Modern Warfare 2, Microsoft can't ignore it5Apple October launches: the new devices we might see this month Technology Magazines (opens in new tab)● (opens in new tab)The best tech tutorials and in-depth reviewsFrom$12.99 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)