Linux 7.2 released with cache improvements and dropped PCMCIA support

The Register · first seen 17.08.2026

Linux 7.2 has debuted, featuring smarter cache usage for performance gains, support for odd gaming controllers, and the removal of legacy PCMCIA support.

Linux 7.2 features smarter cache usage and new gaming controller support
Support for PCMCIA has been removed in Linux 7.2

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The Register — Linux 7.2 debuts, Linus Torvalds says ‘new normal’ means he had to do it now ... or never?

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Linux 7.2 released with cache improvements and dropped PCMCIA support — yoteki