XanMod has released dual kernel builds, 7.1.9-xanmod1 and 6.18.45-xanmod1, focusing on network security and AMD cache tuning, with approximately 280 and 200 patches respectively. The updates include over forty networking fixes, enhancements to OpenVPN security, and optimizations such as Cloudflare TCP collapse and AMD 3D V-Cache support, tailored for Debian and Ubuntu systems. The LTS branch will be supported until December 2028 and includes specific adjustments for production environments, while the mainline version is aimed at users looking for cutting-edge hardware compatibility. Users are advised to check their NVIDIA driver compatibility before upgrading, as the DKMS modules may lag behind the new kernel releases
XanMod Drops Dual Kernel Releases 7.1.9 and 6.18.45, Prioritizing Network Security and AMD Cache Tuning
XanMod has released dual kernel builds, 7.1.9-xanmod1 and 6.18.45-xanmod1 with roughly 280 and 200 patches respectively. The update prioritizes network stack security and performance, packing in over forty networking fixes, OpenVPN hardening, and optimizations like Cloudflare TCP collapse and AMD 3D V-Cache support. Built exclusively for Debian and Ubuntu systems, the LTS branch extends support through December 2028 and retains a real-time variant, while the mainline tree focuses on bleeding-edge hardware for x86_64 v2 and v3 CPU profiles.
