Kernel Development

The Linux kernel project has introduced a formal continuity plan to address leadership transitions, particularly if creator Linus Torvalds steps away. Drafted by Dan Williams, the document outlines a swift process involving key community figures to ensure ongoing development. This move follows discussions at recent summits amid concerns over an aging maintainer base.

11. Dezember 2025 Von KI berichtet

Developers have resolved a performance regression in the Linux kernel 6.19's Slab allocator, which slowed module loading due to NUMA policy alterations. The issue, identified through benchmarking, affected memory management efficiency on high-core systems. The fix restores proper allocation behavior and has been merged into the mainline kernel.