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Linux Lite Users Are the First to Install Linux Kernel 5.6

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Marius Nestor
Apr 1, 2020

Once again, Linux Lite users are among the first to install the latest Linux kernel series. In this case, Linux kernel 5.6, which was announced on March 29th by Linus Torvalds. Linux kernel 5.6 is the most advanced kernel series available to date and the first to ship with the powerful and secure WireGuard VPN solution built-in. Developer Jerry Bezencon was quick to package the Linux 5.6 kernel for all supported Linux Lite releases, which means that users can install it from the main software repositories by following the instructions below.

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