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ContentWeekly EditionArchivesSearchKernelSecurityEvents calendarUnread commentsLWN FAQWrite for us Weekly Edition Archives Search Kernel Security Events calendar Unread comments LWN FAQ Write for us Support period lengthened for the 6 • 18 kernels Copyright © 2026, Eklektix, Inc • Comments and public postings are copyrighted by their creators

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  • Support period lengthened for the 6.6, 6.12, and 6.18 kernels The stated support periods for the 6.6, 6.12, and 6.18 kernels has been extended. The 6.6 kernel will be supported with stable updates through the end of 2027 (for four years of support total), while 6.12 and 6.18 will get updates through the end of 2028, for four and three years of support.

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