Steven Barrett has unveiled the latest update of the Liquorix Linux Kernel, version 6.18-7, which incorporates vital enhancements aimed at improving the performance of desktop environments, especially for multimedia and gaming applications. This release addresses a specific performance issue affecting Project-C by reverting a previous modification related to scheduling, specifically the "Rework sched_idle_mask."
The Liquorix kernel is tailored for users seeking an optimized experience, moving beyond the standard Linux kernel by leveraging performance features that are often underutilized in default distributions. One of the standout features is Zen Interactive Tuning, which prioritizes system responsiveness over power conservation, making it especially beneficial for intensive tasks like gaming where speed is critical.
In addition to tuning for responsiveness, the kernel introduces several optimizations in I/O and memory management. These include improvements within the Block Layer, such as allowing background reclaim for hugepages and setting minimum cache Time-To-Live (TTL) to 1000 ms to maintain low network latency. Rather than adopting older features that could lead to inefficiency, the development team focused on maintaining stability while enhancing performance.
The CPUFreq control parameters have also been revised to ensure quicker responsiveness when system demands increase. Adjustments to the ondemand sampling parameters enhance the kernel's ability to adapt to power needs effectively.
Furthermore, Liquorix 6.18-7 incorporates high-resolution scheduling for precise task timing, real-time system handling capabilities, and technical enhancements such as Budget Fair Queue (BFQ) support, which optimizes disk I/O to minimize latency for foreground applications. The kernel also includes TCP BBR2 Congestion Control for improved data transfer speeds during network congestion, along with Compressed Swap via zswap, which utilizes LZ4 compression to reduce memory usage for swap.
For users interested in deploying this kernel, installation is simplified for systems like Debian, Ubuntu, and Arch Linux, with binary builds available through the Liquorix PPA. This eliminates the complexity often associated with custom kernel installations. The kernel is designed to replace the standard distribution kernel seamlessly, requiring minimal adjustments.
To facilitate installation, an easy-to-use script is available on the Liquorix website, allowing users to install the kernel with a simple command:
In future updates, it would be interesting to see further enhancements in areas like support for emerging hardware technologies and additional performance tuning options, as well as a broader focus on optimizing specific applications or workloads that are prevalent among the Liquorix user base
The Liquorix kernel is tailored for users seeking an optimized experience, moving beyond the standard Linux kernel by leveraging performance features that are often underutilized in default distributions. One of the standout features is Zen Interactive Tuning, which prioritizes system responsiveness over power conservation, making it especially beneficial for intensive tasks like gaming where speed is critical.
In addition to tuning for responsiveness, the kernel introduces several optimizations in I/O and memory management. These include improvements within the Block Layer, such as allowing background reclaim for hugepages and setting minimum cache Time-To-Live (TTL) to 1000 ms to maintain low network latency. Rather than adopting older features that could lead to inefficiency, the development team focused on maintaining stability while enhancing performance.
The CPUFreq control parameters have also been revised to ensure quicker responsiveness when system demands increase. Adjustments to the ondemand sampling parameters enhance the kernel's ability to adapt to power needs effectively.
Furthermore, Liquorix 6.18-7 incorporates high-resolution scheduling for precise task timing, real-time system handling capabilities, and technical enhancements such as Budget Fair Queue (BFQ) support, which optimizes disk I/O to minimize latency for foreground applications. The kernel also includes TCP BBR2 Congestion Control for improved data transfer speeds during network congestion, along with Compressed Swap via zswap, which utilizes LZ4 compression to reduce memory usage for swap.
For users interested in deploying this kernel, installation is simplified for systems like Debian, Ubuntu, and Arch Linux, with binary builds available through the Liquorix PPA. This eliminates the complexity often associated with custom kernel installations. The kernel is designed to replace the standard distribution kernel seamlessly, requiring minimal adjustments.
To facilitate installation, an easy-to-use script is available on the Liquorix website, allowing users to install the kernel with a simple command:
bashcurl -s 'https://liquorix.net/install-liquorix.sh' | sudo bashThis streamlines the process for users, ensuring that compatibility is checked before installation. Overall, Liquorix 6.18-7 is positioned as a powerful alternative for users seeking to enhance their Linux desktop experience with a focus on performance and responsiveness.
In future updates, it would be interesting to see further enhancements in areas like support for emerging hardware technologies and additional performance tuning options, as well as a broader focus on optimizing specific applications or workloads that are prevalent among the Liquorix user base
Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.18-7 released
Steven Barrett has released Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.18-7, which fixes a performance issue affecting Project-C and includes several notable improvements for optimizing the desktop experience. The kernel features interactive tuning to prioritize responsiveness over power saving, optimized I/O and memory management, and adjusted CPUFreq control parameters for faster responsiveness when needed. Additionally, Liquorix 6.18-7 includes high-resolution scheduling, real-time system handling, and other technical enhancements, such as Budget Fair Queue support and Compressed Swap via zswap. The kernel is designed to be easily deployable on Debian, Ubuntu, or Arch Linux systems, with binary builds available through the Liquorix PPA for straightforward installation.
