OpenBSD releases version 8.0 with Intel Arc graphics support

The operating system's 61st release adds Intel Arc A-Series support and ARM64 hibernation alongside virtualization changes. RuntimeWire reports that the amd64 kernel address space has expanded to 512GB, while Ars Technica reports support for guests with 64 virtual CPUs. Theo de Raadt announced the release, according to Phoronix.

• RuntimeWire also reports new RISC-V vector and interrupt support.

Covered by 3 publishers within 16 hours of the first report.

• Phoronix: OpenBSD 8.0 Released With Intel Arc A-Series, Other Hardware Improvements
• Latest 3:57 PM ET Ars Technica: OpenBSD 8.0 arrives with security record still intact

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RTW RuntimeWire OpenBSD 8.0 expands amd64 kernel address space to 512GB · RuntimeWire Staff 12:22 AM

PHX Phoronix OpenBSD 8.0 Released With Intel Arc A-Series, Other Hardware Improvements · Michael Larabel 5:44 AM

AT Ars Technica OpenBSD 8.0 arrives with security record still intact · Nick Indge 3:57 PM

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