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    9 months ago

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    With the Linux 6.6 merge window over, here’s a look at the most interesting new features, hardware support, and other changes to find with this kernel that will debut as stable around the end of October.

    Among the top highlights for Linux 6.6 is the KSMBD in-kernel SMB3 server is deemed stable, new Nouveau user-space API for better supporting the NVK Vulkan driver in Mesa, Intel Shadow Stack finally crossed the finish line, the HP BIOS settings driver was merged, USB MIDI 2.0 gadget driver added, the “make xconfig” interface was ported to the Qt6 toolkit, removing references to the US NSA in the SELinux code, the Intel IVSC driver is added, and ReiserFS was finally declared “obsolete” and set for removal in 2025.

    • Intel Shadow Stack finally merged for this CPU security feature with recent Intel/AMD CPUs that helps prevent ROP attacks.

    • Several new LoongArch CPU features from new kernel bits enabled to working on the Loongson Binary Translation (LBT) support.

    • A rumble / force feedback driver for the Google Stadia controller connected via Bluetooth or WiFi.

    • Support for other gaming peripherals like the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Xbox headset and battery reporting for the NVIDIA SHIELD controller.

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