OpenBSD 7.9 arrives, a diamond in the rough proud of every sharp edge
OpenBSD 7.9 has been released, featuring modest updates and improvements. The new version supports more processor cores and introduces delayed hibernation to enhance power management. Despite the addition of basic Wi-Fi 6 support, OpenBSD maintains its reputation for security and stability.
- ▪OpenBSD 7.9 supports a maximum of 255 processor cores on x86-64 machines.
- ▪The release includes a feature called delayed hibernation to improve power management.
- ▪OpenBSD 7.9 introduces basic support for Wi-Fi 6 and various updates to its software stack.
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