All articles tagged with #linux 619
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Phoronix
A revert was merged into Linux 6.19 to fix a broken WiFi support for MediaTek MT792x hardware caused by a faulty patch that was accidentally introduced, resolving kernel panic and firmware loading issues, and this fix will be included in the upcoming Linux 6.19-rc4 release.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Phoronix
The Linux 6.19 kernel is set to include several new driver updates that expand support for various laptops, including Alienware, ASUS, and TUXEDO models, with improvements in device compatibility and functionality. These changes are expected to be merged into Linux 6.19-rc4.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Phoronix
The article compares the performance of Intel's modern Xe kernel driver versus the older i915 driver on Linux 6.19 for the Intel Arc A580 GPU, highlighting that the Xe driver offers design improvements and better support for modern architectures, but the A750 and A770 GPUs were not functional on Linux 6.19 during testing.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Phoronix
The article reports significant performance regressions and system hangs when using AMD's RDNA3 and RDNA4 GPUs on Linux 6.19, leading to the premature end of testing. Older AMD GPUs like the RX 6800 and RX 5700 XT were tested successfully on the latest Linux kernel and Mesa drivers, but newer cards faced critical stability issues with no current fix from AMD.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by Phoronix
The Linux 6.19 kernel experienced scheduler regressions affecting performance, notably a 52.4% slowdown in certain benchmarks. A fix is currently being developed and tested to address these issues, aiming to restore performance improvements.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Phoronix
Linux 6.19 introduces a ~30% performance boost for old AMD Radeon GCN 1.0/1.1 GPUs by defaulting to the modern AMDGPU driver, replacing the legacy Radeon driver, and enabling out-of-the-box Vulkan support, significantly improving support and performance for these older graphics cards.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Phoronix
The Linux 6.19 kernel includes a fix for the Seagate ST2000DM008 HDD that was causing the SATA bus to go offline due to issues with Link Power Management, preventing system instability. Disabling LPM for this drive resolves the problem.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Hackaday
Linux kernel 6.19 now includes stable support for GPIB (IEEE 488), a long-standing interface bus used in laboratory and microcomputer equipment since the 1970s, making it easier to connect and communicate with legacy and modern devices using this protocol.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Phoronix
Linux 6.19-rc1 introduces numerous features including PCIe link encryption, new drivers like ASUS Armoury, the DRM Color Pipeline API for HDR support, initial support for Tenstorrent Blackhole SoC, and enhanced graphics support for AMD, Intel, and ARM GPUs, along with various processor and performance improvements.
Originally Published 29 days ago — by Phoronix
Linux 6.19 introduces significant driver updates to enhance support for laptops and gaming handhelds, including new drivers for Uniwill laptops, support for ASUS ROG, Lenovo Legion, and Ayaneo devices, along with features like rapid charging and power management improvements.