From df6905026b2e4942d45cbfc5404bbc2f185090a7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DarkSun Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:03:32 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?=E9=80=89=E9=A2=98[news]:=2020231030=20Linux=20?= =?UTF-8?q?Kernel=206.6=20Arrives=20With=20Numerous=20Refinements?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit sources/news/20231030 Linux Kernel 6.6 Arrives With Numerous Refinements.md --- ...l 6.6 Arrives With Numerous Refinements.md | 153 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 153 insertions(+) create mode 100644 sources/news/20231030 Linux Kernel 6.6 Arrives With Numerous Refinements.md diff --git a/sources/news/20231030 Linux Kernel 6.6 Arrives With Numerous Refinements.md b/sources/news/20231030 Linux Kernel 6.6 Arrives With Numerous Refinements.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..9801a73a1e --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/news/20231030 Linux Kernel 6.6 Arrives With Numerous Refinements.md @@ -0,0 +1,153 @@ +[#]: subject: "Linux Kernel 6.6 Arrives With Numerous Refinements" +[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-6-release/" +[#]: author: "Sourav Rudra https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/" +[#]: collector: "lujun9972/lctt-scripts-1693450080" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +Linux Kernel 6.6 Arrives With Numerous Refinements +====== +Improved laptop support, server improvements, and more. +It is time for another Linux kernel release! + +The Linux kernel 6.6 release is a big one with **plenty of improvements across the board** for various laptops, networking hardware, processors and what not. + +Linus Torvalds [mentions][1]: + +_There's a random smattering of fixes all over, and apart from some +bigger fixes to the r8152 driver, it's all fairly small. Below is the +shortlog for last week for anybody who really wants to get a flavor of +the details. It's short enough to scroll through._ + +**Suggested Read** 📖 + +![][2] + +## 🆕 Linux Kernel 6.6: What's New? + +Before we begin, just keep in mind that this is **a non-LTS release** , so not everyone is required to upgrade, unless they want the latest and greatest. + +Anyway, let's move on to the highlights of this release: + + * **Intel Improvements** + * **Better Support for Laptops** + * **Networking Improvements** + * **AMD Enhancements** + + + +### Intel Improvements + +![][3] + +Linux kernel 6.6 features **support for Intel's Neural Processing Unit** ( **NPU** ) technology, which was formerly known as the Versatile Processing Unit. + +This tech is **set to debut with Intel's “[ **Meteor Lake**][4]” chips** later this year that will see these **NPUs exclusively being used for handling AI workloads**. + +Intel has even begun the **initial work for NPU support** on the upcoming “ **Arrow Lake** ” chips with this kernel release! + +Then there's the **support for Intel's[ **Shadow Stack**][5]** that came with the inclusion of their [**Control-flow Enforcement Technology**][6] (CET) into the kernel. Its main objective is to **defend against return-oriented programming (ROP) attacks** on modern Intel CPUs from Tiger Lake onwards. + +![][7] + +### Better Support for Laptops + +![][8] + +**For HP laptops** , it is now **possible to manage the BIOS from within Linux** , this is thanks to the implementation of the “ **HP-BIOSCFG** ” driver. + +According to reports, **HP laptops from 2018 and later should work** with this driver. + +**For Lenovo laptops** , the driver was updated to **add support for keyboard backlight control** for more IdeaPad laptops. + +Similarly, **for ASUS laptops** , the [ROG Flow X16][9] (2023) gaming laptops can now **properly enable tablet mode** when the lid is flipped over. + +### Networking Improvements + +![][10] + +On the networking side of things, Linux kernel 6.6 features **support for new hardware** such as [**Atheros QCA8081**][11], **MediaTek MT7988** , **MediaTek MT7981** , [**NXP TJA1120 PHY**][12], and more. + +Even the **drivers have seen upgrades** , take for instance the **Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 (ath12k) driver** , which now **supports Extremely High Throughput (EHT) PHY**. + +Then there is the **enabling of AP mode for various Realtek (rtl8xxxu) Wi-Fi chips**. + +More details on networking-specific changes can be found in the [pull request][13]. + +### AMD Enhancements + +![][14] + +With the Linux kernel 6.6 release, AMD developers have pushed **support for two new pieces of technology** that they have yet to officially announce. + +One is support for their upcoming “ **FreeSync Panel Replay** ” technology for gaming displays (laptops only) that would automatically decrease the refresh rate to save on power and reduce GPU workload. + +The other is called “ **Dynamic boost control** ” that is a **performance** **improving feature for some Ryzen SoCs** , details about it are quite slim. + +More on its implementation can be found in the [patch series][15]. + +### 🛠️ Other Changes & Improvements + +As for the rest, here are some other notable changes: + + * Loads of new features for **LoongArch**. + * The **Rust toolchain** was upgraded to v1.71.1. + * Various improvements for **RISC-V** and **Btrfs**. + * Complete removal of [**Wireless USB**][16] and [**Ultra-Wideband**][17] code. + * Many improvements for **open-source graphics drivers** for **Nvidia** , **Intel** , and **AMD**. + + + +You can go through the [changelog][18] for more details. + +## Installing Linux Kernel 6.6 + +If you are running rolling-release distros such as Arch or Fedora, then it is quite straightforward to upgrade. + +You just have to wait a bit, as these distros take their time in releasing the update. + +As for the rest, you can either wait for a major release, or **upgrade to the latest mainline Linux kernel in Ubuntu** by following our guide: + +![][19] + +You can download the tarball for the latest Linux kernel from its [official website][20] ( _it takes time for it to be available after release_ ). + +_💬 What do you think of this kernel release?_ + +* * * + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-6-release/ + +作者：[Sourav Rudra][a] +选题：[lujun9972][b] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: https://lkml.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/2310.3/06370.html +[2]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png +[3]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/Linux_Kernel_6.6_1.png +[4]: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/content-details/788851/meteor-lake-architecture-overview.html +[5]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_stack +[6]: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/developer/articles/technical/technical-look-control-flow-enforcement-technology.html +[7]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/Follow-us-on-Google-News.png +[8]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/Linux_Kernel_6.6_2-1.png +[9]: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-x16-2023-series/spec/ +[10]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/Linux_Kernel_6.6_3.png +[11]: https://www.qualcomm.com/products/internet-of-things/networking/wi-fi-networks/qca8081 +[12]: https://www.nxp.com/products/interfaces/ethernet-/automotive-ethernet-phys/tja1120-automotive-ethernet-phy-1000base-t1-asil-b-and-tc-10:TJA1120 +[13]: https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20230829125950.39432-1-pabeni@redhat.com/ +[14]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/Linux_Kernel_6.6_4.png +[15]: https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20230420163140.14940-1-mario.limonciello@amd.com/T/#m38ab23d70d213ceb67440168b3f71ad2be3aa564 +[16]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_USB +[17]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra-wideband +[18]: https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6 +[19]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png +[20]: https://www.kernel.org/