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Linux 7.1 Cracks Open SpacemiT K3's Ethernet — RISC-V Tinkerers Rejoice (Sort Of)

Tinkerers staring at half-baked RISC-V boards? Linux 7.1 just flipped the switch on Ethernet and basics for SpacemiT K3. It's progress — if you're into that niche grind.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read
SpacemiT K3 RVA23 SoC board running Linux kernel with Ethernet cable connected

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Linux 7.1 enables core peripherals like Ethernet on SpacemiT K3 RVA23, making RISC-V boards more practical for tinkerers. 𝕏
  • Milk-V Jupiter K1 gains PCIe/USB and more, but full ecosystem maturity lags. 𝕏
  • RISC-V pushes forward amid ARM dominance — niche wins, but mass adoption years away. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Phoronix

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