Kernel – 7.1 Released – OK with latest NVIDIA and VMware..
Kernel 7.1 is out, and changelog details are here: https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v7.x/ChangeLog-7.1
After earlier testing, it is confirmed that the latest NVIDIA (610.43.02) and VMware (25H2) both compile and load/run OK..
Robert Gadsdon. June 15th 2026..

Latest VMware is now 26H1 Build 25388281 , released on 14 MAY 2026. Releasenotes : https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/desktop-hypervisors/workstation-pro/26H1/release-notes/vmware-workstation-pro-26h1-release-notes.html.
Thanks for the info – I just missed this before my post..!
Hi to all.
Yes the VMware modules from VMware h26h1 are compiled fine with kernels 7.1.x but i am facing huge problems with my dual socket t7810
I tried various boot args with tsc, nohz, etc but nothing was stable.
I am forced to use kernel 7.0.14.