Linux Kernel 6.12 RC4 Released: Key Highlights

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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.

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