Linux kernel support 2.6.32 LTS ends in February

    The Linux kernel 2.6.32.70 LTS is available for download now - this is the latest update for the 2.6.32 branch. In principle, the branch 2.6.32 is thus a kind of Methuselah - the period of its support was the longest among all other branches. Update 2.6.32.70 LTS was introduced on January 29, 2016, and along with the update was posted information about the termination of support for the branch.

    True, the developers of this version of the kernel say that there may be more updates, until the moment of termination of support - but only if a problem is found that needs to be fixed.

    “I just released Linux 2.6.32.70. I remind you that EOL (end of life) is set for February 2.6.32 in February, ”said Willy Tarreau) “Perhaps there will be another update over the next 2 weeks if we find important things that need to be fixed ... But please consider the current version as the latest,” he added.

    Changes in 2.6.32.70 LTS affect 59 files, with 487 additions and 187 deletions. Among other changes, it is worth highlighting the improved support for the x86, s390, PA-RISC, and MIPS architectures, as well as the EXT4, NFS, FUSE, and sysv file systems. Updated ISDN, SPI, SCSI, USB drivers, network drivers, network stack fixes added.

    Those users who have not yet switched to a new kernel should decide whether to upgrade to 2.6.32.70, or whether to start the transition to a newer version of the kernel, for example, 4.4 LTS. Sources 2.6.32.70 LTS can be downloaded from kernel.org or Softpedia.

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    Will you upgrade to 2.6.32.70 LTS or upgrade to another version?

    • 27.7% Updated, yes 28
    • 35.6% I will switch to another version 36
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