Linux 3.7 New features: Support 64-bit ARM architecture

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Linus Torvalds announced the release of Linux 3.7, which means that the Linux 3.8 Merge window will be closed on Christmas Eve.

The new features include: Support for 64-bit ARM architecture, support for ARM multi-platform-that is, using a single kernel to launch into different arm systems.

Support Encryption signature kernel module, allow completely stop improper signature module loading, update btrfs file system, speed up Fsync () system call, remove single directory hard link limit, support chattr per-file Nocow, Allows you to turn off copying of file data using the NODATACOW option; new experimental strace alternative tools perf trace; Support server-side TCP Fast Open; experimental SMB 2 protocol support; Support for Intel SMAP security features; new drivers, etc.

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