Linux 7.3 PCI Code Adds Advisory Non-Fatal Errors, Intel Dunlow Support
Linux 7.3 kernel updates include PCI/PCIe support, fixes, and improvements.
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Linux 7.3 kernel includes new hardware support, fixes, and improvements, including advisory non-fatal errors and Intel Dunlow support.
The Linux 7.3 kernel now lets devices signal some errors as 'advisory' instead of 'fatal'. This means the system can keep running even if a device has a problem, which helps keep things working smoothly.
Analysis
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Key points
- Linux 7.3 includes new PCI/PCIe support and fixes.
- Support for advisory non-fatal errors is added.
- Intel Dunlow support is included for new devices.
The advisory non-fatal errors support should help reduce the number of false alarms and improve the overall stability of the Linux kernel.
If the advisory non-fatal errors are not handled correctly, they could lead to more hidden issues that might cause problems in the future.
