Steven Barrett has released Liquorix Kernel 7.2-1, an enthusiast-grade kernel designed for gaming and audio/video workloads, which incorporates the upstream Linux 7.2.2 base and features the new Project-C scheduler. This scheduler introduces enhancements such as wake-affine CPU placement and greedy task optimization, offering improved desktop responsiveness, though at the expense of higher idle power consumption, making it more suitable for desktops and workstations than laptops. The release process was notably quick, with the kernel being tagged just two weeks after the upstream release, demonstrating an efficient development pipeline. Users can easily install the new kernel on Debian, Ubuntu, or Arch Linux using a single command, with packages verified for security

Liquorix Kernel 7.2-1 Released With Project-C Scheduler and Linux 7.2.2 Base

Steven Barrett has shipped Liquorix Kernel 7.2-1, a drop-in enthusiast-grade kernel built for gaming and audio/video workloads that pulls in upstream Linux 7.2.2. The release pushes Barrett's custom Project-C scheduler to the forefront, bringing wake-affine CPU placement, greedy task optimization, and heterogeneous core detection to Debian, Ubuntu, and Arch users. While the aggressive 2ms timeslices and near-RT preemption deliver snappier desktop responsiveness, they come at the cost of higher idle power draw, making this build best suited for desktops and workstations rather than laptops. 

Liquorix Kernel 7.2-1 Released With Project-C Scheduler and Linux 7.2.2 Base @ Linux Compatible