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GNU Linux-Libre 4.17 Kernel Arrives for Those Seeking 100% Freedom for Their PCs

Based on the recently released Linux kernel 4.17, the GNU Linux-libre 4.17-gnu kernel borrows all the new features incorporated upstream but without including any proprietary drivers or firmware. Apart from the usual deblobbing, this release includes a free, open-source version of the Dreamcast Yamaha AICA sound driver. As far as the new features included in the Linux 4.17 kernel go, we can mention support for Intel’s Cannon Lake platform, HDMI/DP audio support for AMD Radeon GPUs via the open-source AMDGPU graphics driver, Intel HDCP support, support for the AMD Radeon Vega 12 GPU, and support for the Andes NDS32 architecture.

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