The Liquorix Kernel 7.1-8 has been released, aligning with the upstream Linux 7.1.6 and introducing enhanced ACS override support for GPU passthrough users. Maintainer Steven Barrett delivered this update on August 4, just four days after the previous version, and it includes modern hardware support such as NTFSPLUS and Apple Silicon power reporting. This release also features a specific patch for GPU passthrough that simplifies the process for users with NVIDIA and AMD cards. While the update promises improved performance, users should check their drivers and configurations due to the rapid release cycle, which may lead to some initial issues

Liquorix Kernel 7.1-8 Lands with Linux 7.1.6 and Enhanced ACS Override Support

Liquorix kernel 7.1-8 just landed, tracking upstream Linux 7.1.6 and bringing enhanced ACS override support for GPU passthrough enthusiasts. Maintainer Steven Barrett shipped the build on August 4, continuing an aggressive four-day turnaround that mirrors upstream stable point releases. The update pulls in modern hardware support including NTFSPLUS, Apple Silicon power reporting for Asahi users, and Intel FRED enabled by default for Arrow Lake processors. You're getting the usual PDS-scheduling and 2ms timeslice tweaks that make Liquorix a favorite for gaming and low-latency workloads, though you should retest your drivers before rebooting.

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