Alexandre Oliva from the GNU Linux-libre project has happily announced the release and general availability for download of the GNU Linux-libre 4.7 kernel for those who want 100% freedom when using a GNU/Linux operating system. The debut of GNU Linux-libre kernel 4.7 comes a few hours after Linus Torvalds’ announcement of the new Linux 4.7 kernel branch, on which GNU Linux-libre 4.7-gnu is based.
GNU Linux-libre project processes a special version of the Linux kernel that is 100% free, which means that it doesn’t contain any non-free components. It also disables runtime requests for those non-free components, and it’s designed from the ground up to be suitable for use with the GNU operating system.
The GNU Linux-libre kernel was initially engineered for the gNewSense GNU/Linux distribution, but it can now be used on other GNU/Linux operating systems as well. If you are interested in using a 100% free OS, we recommend that you visit the official website of the GNU Linux-libre project at http://linuxlibre.org.
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