Linus Torvalds has released the eighth release candidate for Linux Kernel 6.19, which includes minor driver updates and bug fixes but no new features. Key changes involve the removal of a duplicate ice driver, enhancements to networking subsystems to prevent race conditions and memory leaks, and improved reliability of self-tests on older hardware. Users experiencing kernel panics related to Wi-Fi, AMDGPU GPUs, or heavy networking workloads may benefit from these updates. Testing the release candidate is encouraged to identify potential issues before the final version is released, especially for those utilizing cutting-edge drivers or custom patches
Linux Kernel 6.19-rc8 released
Linus Torvalds released the eighth release candidate for Linux 6.19, a quiet update that adds only minor driver tweaks and a handful of bug fixes but no new features. The changes include removing a duplicate ice driver, tightening up mlx5e and other networking subsystems to avoid race conditions or memory leaks, and improving the reliability of a self‑test on older hardware. Users with Wi‑Fi, AMDGPU GPUs or heavy networking workloads may notice fixes for kernel panics from rapid power toggles, more robust wptr reset logic, and reduced memory leakage under load; testing involves checking dmesg logs after booting the new kernel.
