Linux kernel 5.9 has arrived with plenty of performance boosting to intrigue data center admins. Jack Wallen highlights the improvements and shows how to install the mainline kernel.

The latest Linux kernel released includes changes to networking, CPU architecture, Arm support, graphics and storage.

Chrome OS is built on top of the Linux kernel, and you can install a full Linux environment alongside Chrome OS on your Chromebook.

Here's how you can upgrade to Linux Kernel 3.5.1 in Ubuntu 12.04 or Linux Mint 13.