Linux 7.1 Adds Support For 12 New SoCs, Other ARM & RISC-V Hardware

Linux 7.1 kernel cycle adds support for 12 new SoCs, with most activity on the ARM side and some on the 64-bit and 32-bit sides. Notable additions include multiple new SoCs from vendors like ARM, NXP, and others. Key highlights include new support for several new SoCs from various vendors, including the ARM virtual platform, the NXP S32N79 automotive SoC, and the 64-bit embedded chip from SiFive. Additionally, the Linux kernel is beginning to remove support for Russia's old SoCs, including the unused memory driver for the old SoC.