Linux kernel 5.9: Most important features

Linux kernel 5.9: Most important features and how to install it

Linux kernel 5.9 has arrived with plenty of performance boosting to intrigue data center admins. Jack Wallen highlights the improvements and shows how to install the mainline kernel.

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