The Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.15-8 has been released by Steven Barrett, building upon the Linux kernel version 6.15.8. This specialized kernel is designed for enthusiasts, providing optimizations that enhance performance in low-latency computing, particularly beneficial for audiovisual production, gaming, and interactive systems. It is compatible with major distributions like Debian, Ubuntu, and Arch Linux.
- Improved Block Layer: Transitioned from `mq-deadline` to `bfq` scheduler for better performance.
- Virtual Memory Enhancements: Background reclaim for hugepages has been enabled, with adjustments to cache TTL and proactive compaction settings.
- PDS/BMQ CPU Scheduler: Tweaked timeslice settings for improved performance.
- CPU Frequency Settings: Adjustments made to ondemand sampling and thresholds for better responsiveness.
- PDS Process Scheduler: Optimized for real-time loads in gaming and multimedia applications.
- High-Resolution Scheduling: Employs a 1000Hz tick rate for low-jitter task scheduling.
- Preemptible RCU: Implemented for real-time systems to ensure responsiveness.
- Budget Fair Queue: Disk scheduler optimized for desktop use, balancing high throughput and low latency.
- TCP BBR2: A congestion control algorithm that enhances throughput more than the default Cubic.
- Compressed Swap: Utilizes LZ4 compression for swap storage with zswap.
- Multigenerational LRU: An alternative LRU algorithm that performs better under high memory pressure.
- Binary Builds: Available for Debian Stable, Testing, and Unstable, along with Ubuntu builds via the Liquorix PPA on the same day as Debian releases.
- Distribution Kernel Drop-in Replacement: Properly configured to support a wide range of hardware and includes paravirtualization options for reduced overhead in virtualized environments.
Liquorix Kernel Overview
Liquorix acts as a replacement for standard distribution kernels, using top-notch configurations and sources that cater specifically to desktop, multimedia, and gaming workloads.Key Features
- Zen Interactive Tuning: Enhances kernel responsiveness with a trade-off in throughput and power consumption.- Improved Block Layer: Transitioned from `mq-deadline` to `bfq` scheduler for better performance.
- Virtual Memory Enhancements: Background reclaim for hugepages has been enabled, with adjustments to cache TTL and proactive compaction settings.
- PDS/BMQ CPU Scheduler: Tweaked timeslice settings for improved performance.
- CPU Frequency Settings: Adjustments made to ondemand sampling and thresholds for better responsiveness.
- PDS Process Scheduler: Optimized for real-time loads in gaming and multimedia applications.
- High-Resolution Scheduling: Employs a 1000Hz tick rate for low-jitter task scheduling.
- Preemptible RCU: Implemented for real-time systems to ensure responsiveness.
- Budget Fair Queue: Disk scheduler optimized for desktop use, balancing high throughput and low latency.
- TCP BBR2: A congestion control algorithm that enhances throughput more than the default Cubic.
- Compressed Swap: Utilizes LZ4 compression for swap storage with zswap.
- Multigenerational LRU: An alternative LRU algorithm that performs better under high memory pressure.
- Binary Builds: Available for Debian Stable, Testing, and Unstable, along with Ubuntu builds via the Liquorix PPA on the same day as Debian releases.
- Distribution Kernel Drop-in Replacement: Properly configured to support a wide range of hardware and includes paravirtualization options for reduced overhead in virtualized environments.
Installation
To install the Liquorix kernel on Debian, Ubuntu, or Arch systems, users can execute the following command:bashcurl -s 'https://liquorix.net/install-liquorix.sh' | sudo bash
Recent Updates
The latest release incorporates the improvements from kernel version 6.15.8 and updates the versioning to 6.15.8-1.Conclusion
The Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.15-8 is an exceptional choice for users seeking enhanced performance in multimedia and gaming applications. Its array of features aims to deliver low-latency and responsive computing experiences, making it a valuable addition for Linux enthusiasts and professionals alike. For more information or to download the source code, users can visit the Liquorix homepage or GitHub repositoryLiquorix Linux Kernel 6.15-8 released
Steven Barrett has released a new Liquorix kernel derived from Linux kernel 6.15.8. The Liquorix Linux kernel is an enthusiast Linux kernel that is optimized for low-latency computing in audiovisual production, reduced frame time variations in games, and unparalleled responsiveness in interactive systems. It is available for Debian, Ubuntu, and Arch Linux.
