XanMod Updates Linux Kernel to 7.1.8 and 6.18.44 with AMD 3D V-Cache and Steam Deck Optimizations
XanMod released updated kernel builds today, introducing Linux 7.1.8-xanmod1 for the rolling mainline branch and Linux 6.18.44-xanmod1 for the long-term support line. The updates also include a real-time variant at 6.18.44-rt-xanmod1, featuring XanMod's custom optimizations such as LLVM ThinLTO compilation, AMD 3D V-Cache tuning, Cloudflare TCP Collapse, and native Steam Deck EC sensor support. Both branches incorporate extensive upstream fixes spanning graphics, networking, and security, with the LTS branch maintaining stability and support through December 2028. Users can install these builds via the XanMod APT repository across major Debian and Ubuntu derivatives, selecting from x86_64 ABI packages ranging from x64v1 to x64v3 to match their specific CPU generation.
XanMod Updates Linux Kernel to 7.1.8 and 6.18.44 with AMD 3D V-Cache and Steam Deck Optimizations
XanMod has released updated kernel builds, introducing Linux 7.1.8 for the rolling mainline branch and Linux 6.18.44 for the long-term support line, with a real-time variant also available. This update includes numerous custom optimizations such as AMD 3D V-Cache tuning, Cloudflare TCP Collapse, and support for the Steam Deck's EC sensor. Both kernel branches have received extensive upstream fixes across various subsystems, ensuring stability and security, particularly for the LTS line which will be supported until December 2028. Users can easily install these kernels through the XanMod APT repository, which also provides NVIDIA drivers, making it suitable for both desktop users and enterprise deployments
