Submission + - Linux Kernel 6.11 Released With Major Filesystem and GPU Improvements (kernel.org)
tranquillevet writes: Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux Kernel 6.11, marking one of the most feature-rich kernel updates of the year. The release brings significant performance and hardware support upgrades, particularly in filesystems, GPUs, and ARM platforms.
Among the highlights:
Bcachefs Filesystem Integration: After years of development, the Bcachefs filesystem is now officially part of the mainline kernel. Designed for speed and reliability, it combines features of XFS, Btrfs, and ZFS, offering checksumming, snapshots, compression, and multi-device support.
GPU Updates: Enhanced support for AMD RDNA3 and Intel Arc GPUs, improving performance and compatibility on modern hardware.
ARM Advancements: Expanded support for ARM SoCs, making Linux even more capable on mobile and embedded platforms.
Networking & Security: New TCP optimizations, better WireGuard integration, and expanded Rust language support continue the kernel’s push toward modern development practices.
Torvalds noted in his release announcement that while 6.11 adds “a lot of cool stuff,” the kernel remains “stable and boring where it matters.”
The release is already available on kernel.org
, and most major Linux distributions are expected to roll it out in upcoming updates.
Do you think Bcachefs will become the default filesystem in future Linux distros, or will it remain a niche choice alongside EXT4 and Btrfs?
Among the highlights:
Bcachefs Filesystem Integration: After years of development, the Bcachefs filesystem is now officially part of the mainline kernel. Designed for speed and reliability, it combines features of XFS, Btrfs, and ZFS, offering checksumming, snapshots, compression, and multi-device support.
GPU Updates: Enhanced support for AMD RDNA3 and Intel Arc GPUs, improving performance and compatibility on modern hardware.
ARM Advancements: Expanded support for ARM SoCs, making Linux even more capable on mobile and embedded platforms.
Networking & Security: New TCP optimizations, better WireGuard integration, and expanded Rust language support continue the kernel’s push toward modern development practices.
Torvalds noted in his release announcement that while 6.11 adds “a lot of cool stuff,” the kernel remains “stable and boring where it matters.”
The release is already available on kernel.org
, and most major Linux distributions are expected to roll it out in upcoming updates.
Do you think Bcachefs will become the default filesystem in future Linux distros, or will it remain a niche choice alongside EXT4 and Btrfs?
