All users of the 3.18 kernel series must update

Apr 23, 2015 21:23 GMT  ·  By

Sasha Levin had the pleasure of announcing the immediate availability for download and upgrade of the Linux kernel 3.18.12, an LTS (Long Term Support) version that is maintained for a few more years.

According to the attached shortlog, Linux kernel 3.18.12 LTS fixes an issue in the ARM64 architecture support, and several others in the PowerPC (PPC) architecture support.

Additionally, the twelve maintenance release of Linux 3.18 fixes wrong value references for boolean kctl in numerous sound drivers, including pcm1681, cs4271, es8238, wm8960, tas5086, wm8731, wm2000, wm8903, wm8904, ak4641, adav80x, and wm8955.

"I'm announcing the release of the 3.18.12 kernel. All users of the 3.18 kernel series must upgrade," says Sasha Levin. "The updated 3.18.y git tree can can be browsed at the normal kernel.org git web browser: http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-stable.git;a=summary"

Last but not least, Linux kernel 3.18.12 LTS also updates several drivers and addresses some WiFi issues with the mac80211 framework. All users of the Linux 3.18 kernel series are urged to upgrade as soon as possible. Download the Linux kernel 3.18.12 LTS sources right now via Softpedia or directly from the kernel.org website.