OpenBSD 8.0 expands amd64 kernel address space to 512GB
OpenBSD's 61st release adds arm64 hibernation, RISC-V vector and interrupt support, and virtualization changes to the volunteer-built operating system.
By RuntimeWire Staff · Published
Primary source: OpenBSD mailing list
Why it matters
OpenBSD 8.0 adds hardware and virtualization support while continuing kernel and security work across a volunteer-led operating system.
Theo de Raadt announced OpenBSD 8.0 on October 20th, a release that expands amd64 kernel virtual address space from 4GB to 512GB and adds changes to hibernation, graphics and virtual machines. It is the 61st release of the operating system he created in 1995.…
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