Linux kernel 4.2

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Linux_distribution
gptkbp:archives https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git
gptkbp:features Security enhancements
Improved power management
Improved support for ARM architecture
New drivers for various hardware
Support for new hardware platforms
Updated networking stack
Bug fixes from previous versions
Enhanced performance for file systems
gptkbp:hasVersion 4.2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Linux kernel 4.2
gptkbp:license gptkb:GNU_General_Public_License_version_2
gptkbp:maintains gptkb:Linus_Torvalds
gptkbp:notableFeature Improved error handling
Updated documentation
Support for new display technologies
Support for new security protocols
Improved virtualization support
Support for new file systems
Support for new hardware architectures
Support for new network protocols
Support for new programming languages
New APIs for developers
Support for new input devices
Improved support for big data applications
Improved support for scientific computing
Enhanced debugging features
Improved support for containers
Improved support for virtualization technologies
New CPU frequency scaling driver
New power management features
Support for new audio devices
Support for new networking hardware
Updated graphics drivers
Improved support for IoT devices
Support for new hardware interfaces
Support for new security features
Various performance improvements
Support for new development tools
Support for new cloud services
Improved support for distributed systems
Improved support for edge computing
Improved support for mobile devices
Improved support for real-time applications
Enhanced user space interaction
Improved compatibility with older hardware
Improved support for high-resolution timers
New features in the ext4 file system
Support for new storage technologies
Support for new wireless standards
Bug fixes for various subsystems
Improved handling of system resources
Improved scalability for multi-core processors
Improved support for blockchain technologies
Improved support for cloud environments
Improved support for enterprise environments
Improved support for graphics hardware
New features for the networking stack
Support for new debugging tools
Support for new multimedia standards
Support for new virtualization standards
Various cleanups and refactoring
Improved_Btrfs_file_system_support
Support_for_new_USB_devices
Support_for_new_AI_technologies
gptkbp:providesInformationOn gptkb:PowerPC
gptkb:MIPS
x86
ARM
s390x
RISC-V
gptkbp:releaseDate August 2015
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Linux_kernel_4.3