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Linux 7.4 block updates span floppy fixes to Apple M4 NVMe
Original: 🐧 Actu logiciel libre du 25/10/2026 • Linux 7.4 Block Updates Range From Floppy Disk Driver Fixes To Apple M4 NVMe … [Ph
The latest Linux 7.4 block subsystem updates have been detailed by Phoronix, covering a wide range of hardware support. The changes include fixes for the legacy floppy disk driver alongside improvements to NVMe storage support for Apple's M4 chips, reflecting the kernel's ongoing mix of old and new hardware maintenance. Free software enthusiasts are sharing the rundown as part of their daily open source news roundup.
Why now: The Linux kernel's block layer update notes for 7.4 were just published, and unusual pairings like floppy fixes and Apple M4 support draw attention.
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