Among the new features introduced by Linux kernel 3.9, we can mention improved support for the F2FS (Flash Friendly File-System) filesystem for Samsung developers, improved ARM support, Zero-Power Optical device driver, audio/sound improvements. Linux kernel 3.9 also includes support for AMD Radeon HD 8000 series, Synopsys ARC700 CPU support, improved ARM SoC support, improved power management, faster LZO compression, experimental RAID5/6 support for the Btrfs filesystem, and many more.
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