First Linux Kernel 6.13 Release Candidate Announced

Linus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 6.13 Release Candidate

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Marius Nestor
Dec 3, 2024

Some of the highlights of the Linux 6.13 kernel series include support to run Linux in a protected virtual machine (a.k.a. realm) under the Arm CCA and the user Guarded Control Stack (GCS), support for 6-node sub-NUMA clustering on Intel, a new ACPI backlight quirk for Apple MacbookPro11,2 and Air7,2, and a new feature in the character device uAPI to notify the user-space about changes triggered by in-kernel users.

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Marius Nestor

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