⚡️💻 TECH - Linux kernel 7.1 introduces a new in-kernel NTFS driver, a complete ground-up rewrite that delivers native read and write access to Windows NTFS volumes directly within the kernel without any userspace tools. It replaces the slower FUSE-based NTFS-3G and the previous NTFS3 driver. Performance gains include 3-5 percent faster single-threaded writes, 35-110 percent faster multi-threaded writes, and mounting times for large drives up to four times quicker. The driver also features lower CPU overhead, better integration with modern kernel infrastructure, and improved reliability. This update marks a major step forward for Linux-Windows storage interoperability.