Linux kernel hits 3.1, adds support for NFC and Wiimotes

In May Linux finally saw the discharge of kernel version 3.0 , an evolutionary update to the favored open-source platform that was nearly 15 years within the making. Today, version 3.1 is making its debut, all over again primarily offering small tweaks value more highly support for Intel’s Ivy Bridge and Cedar Trail chips and improved power management. But there are some new features getting baked in, including support for NFC and drivers for Wiimotes. The brave amongst you could download the sources from Git now (it hasn’t been posted to Kernel.org just yet), but we advise you hold out until your distro of choice releases an official update.

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