The Linux kernel 6.18 release candidate 6 has been made available. This version includes a fix for a catastrophic performance issue on ARM64 systems.
Linus Torvalds announced the release of Linux 6.18-rc6 on Sunday. The update addresses a significant performance problem described as a 'catastrophic performance issue' affecting ARM64 architectures. This fix is part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the kernel ahead of the full 6.18 release.
The Phoronix report highlights the importance of this patch for ARM64 users, who may have experienced severe slowdowns in previous candidates. No further details on the exact nature of the issue or additional changes were specified in the announcement.