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A new XanMod Linux Kernel based on Linux Kernel 5.15.30 has been released. XanMod is a general-purpose Linux kernel distribution with custom settings and new features. The real-time version is recommended for critical runtime applications such as Linux gaming eSports, streaming, live productions and ultra-low latency enthusiasts.



XanMod is a general-purpose Linux kernel distribution with custom settings and new features. Built to provide a stable, responsive and smooth desktop experience.

The real-time version is recommended for critical runtime applications such as Linux gaming eSports, streaming, live productions and ultra-low latency enthusiasts.

Supports all recent 64-bit versions of Debian and Ubuntu-based systems.

Main Features

  • Preemptive Full Tickless Kernel at 500Hz w/ Tuned CPU Core Scheduler.
  • RCU Boost for better responsiveness and lower overall system latency.
  • Block Layer w/ multi-threaded runqueue for high I/O throughput.
  • Caching, Virtual Memory Manager and CPUFreq Governor improvements.
  • BBR TCP Congestion Control + FQ-PIE Packet Scheduling and AQM Algorithm [5.8].
  • ORC Unwinder for Kernel Stack Traces (debuginfo) implementation.
  • Third-party patchset available: ZSTD kernel, initrd and modules support [5.8][5.6-rt], Full x86_64 FSGSBASE instructions [5.8], Clear Linux [partial], CK's Hrtimer Patchset [5.8][5.4], Wine / Proton Fsync, PCIe ACS Override, BMQ Process Scheduler [5.4 stock disabled], Aufs [5.4] and GCC graysky's.
  • Real-time Linux kernel (PREEMPT_RT) build available [5.6-rt][5.4-rt].
  • Generic kernel package for compatibility with most Debian & Ubuntu based distributions. Built on the latest GCC 10.2 and Binutils 2.35.
  • GPLv2 license. Can be built for any distribution or purpose.

Install via Terminal

echo 'deb  http://deb.xanmod.org releases main' | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/xanmod-kernel.list && wget -qO -  https://dl.xanmod.org/gpg.key | sudo apt-key add -

Then update and install:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install linux-xanmod

Reboot.

Meta packages available: linux-xanmodlinux-xanmod-edgelinux-xanmod-ltslinux-xanmod-rt-edge and linux-xanmod-rt.

To try without adding the repository

Download from Sourceforge and install:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xanmod/files/

  1. In terminal:
    sudo dpkg -i linux-image-*xanmod*.deb linux-headers-*xanmod*.deb
  2. Reboot.
  • Check it:
    cat /proc/version
* linux-firmware-image package is optional

Linux 5.15.30-xanmod1

b7633cd Linux 5.15.30-xanmod1
c1cf17c Merge tag 'v5.15.30' into 5.15
0464ab1 Linux 5.15.30
a9bbacc ice: Fix race condition during interface enslave
df3817a x86/module: Fix the paravirt vs alternative order
ff2e93a kselftest/vm: fix tests build with old libc
d99db3b bnx2: Fix an error message
ff7dfcd sfc: extend the locking on mcdi->seqno
ff17119 tcp: make tcp_read_sock() more robust
f5a425f nl80211: Update bss channel on channel switch for P2P_CLIENT
3534c5c drm/vrr: Set VRR capable prop only if it is attached to connector
46c02c5 iwlwifi: don't advertise TWT support
4051516 atm: firestream: check the return value of ioremap() in fs_init()
76e0b8e can: rcar_canfd: rcar_canfd_channel_probe(): register the CAN device when fully ready
3679ccc Bluetooth: hci_core: Fix leaking sent_cmd skb
c2924e9 ARM: 9178/1: fix unmet dependency on BITREVERSE for HAVE_ARCH_BITREVERSE
be538b7 MIPS: smp: fill in sibling and core maps earlier
c98afa0 mac80211: refuse aggregations sessions before authorized
84ecddb ARM: dts: rockchip: fix a typo on rk3288 crypto-controller
8ad1b44 ARM: dts: rockchip: reorder rk322x hmdi clocks
4744e1d arm64: dts: agilex: use the compatible "intel,socfpga-agilex-hsotg"
f574345 arm64: dts: rockchip: reorder rk3399 hdmi clocks
f9a510b arm64: dts: rockchip: align pl330 node name with dtschema
e90da30 arm64: dts: rockchip: fix rk3399-puma eMMC HS400 signal integrity
0f06f95 xfrm: Fix xfrm migrate issues when address family changes
e6d7e51 xfrm: Check if_id in xfrm_migrate
8918ae9 arm64: dts: rockchip: fix rk3399-puma-haikou USB OTG mode
e901c92 Revert "xfrm: state and policy should fail if XFRMA_IF_ID 0"
Xanmod

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Download Linux 5.15.30-xanmod1 source from GitHub