Linux 6.19-rc3 Kernel Released: Adds POWER11 CPU Idle Detection, Fixes for Snapdragon, Intel

Linux 6.19-rc3 kernel adds CPU idle detection for POWER11, fixes for Snapdragon & Intel drivers, and RISC-V updates. Get the full details here

Linux 6.19-rc3 Kernel Released: Adds POWER11 CPU Idle Detection, Fixes for Snapdragon, Intel

As reported by Neowin via their blog post , The development cycle for the new Linux 6.19 kernel continues steadily. Linus Torvalds has just unveiled the third release candidate, Linux 6.19-rc3. True to form after a holiday period, the update is modest in size but packs important fixes and a notable new feature: CPU idle state detection for POWER11 processors. In his release announcement, Torvalds noted the expected calm during the holiday week, leading to a release focused primarily on driver updates and targeted architecture fixes. This steady progress keeps the Linux 6.19 development on track for its final stable release in the coming weeks. Driver Subsystem Gets Polish and Fixes The bulk of changes in Linux 6.19-rc3 are within the drivers subsystem. Key highlights include significant documentation fixes for the Snapdragon driver and several reverts in the Display Processing Unit (DPU) code. For everyday users, the kernel brings solutions for quirks on specific laptops from major brands…

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