News Linux Kernel Nixes IDE Support In the Latest 5.14 Release Candi

[Admin]

Linux kernel dumps legacy IDE support in the latest release candi, ending built-in support for legacy storage devices.

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[vern72]

Does that mean it's no longer possible to boot a system using PATA?

 

[tim1724]

Does that mean it's no longer possible to boot a system using PATA?

libata has support for PATA. Traditionally this wasn't enabled in the kernel to avoid conflicts with the older IDE code. It should be possible to use libata to access PATA devices in 5.14+ kernels.

 

[Scooter70]

I don't think I've ever seen a multi-colored IDE cable like in that picture before.