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Linux Kernel 6.12 RC4 Released: Key Highlights
Linus Torvalds announced the release of Linux Kernel 6.12 RC4, marking a significant milestone in the 6.x series.
Here are the major points:
1. Focus on Stability
The release prioritizes stability improvements and minor bug fixes, ensuring no critical issues are present.2. Driver Enhancements
Significant updates for drivers include:GPUs
Optimizations in AMDGPU for better power-saving and virtual function handling.Networking
Fixes in the RDMA subsystem for older adapters.Bluetooth
Resolved issues related to module unloading.3. Filesystem Updates
Key changes in bcachefs, XFS, and Btrfs enhance transaction management, fork allocations, and stability.4. Core Kernel Improvements
Updates to the scheduler and BPF address critical issues, improving task switching and filter management.5. Minor Fixes
Includes documentation corrections and architecture updates, particularly for RISC-V and I/O subsystems.
Users are encouraged to test the release, available for download from Kernel.org or Linus Torvalds’ git tree.
