Linux 6.18 DRM pull adds new drivers and Rust support

6. oktober 2025 Rapportert av AI

Linus Torvalds has pulled the Direct Rendering Manager updates for Linux kernel 6.18, introducing new open-source drivers and Rust integration for graphics hardware. The changes focus on enhancements for AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA systems, alongside support for accelerators like Rocket and Tyr. DRM maintainer Dave Airlie highlighted the push toward Rust in the kernel's graphics subsystem.