A new XanMod Linux Kernel based on the latest Linux Kernel 6.1.1 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.

Linux 6.1.1-xanmod1

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-xanmod, linux-xanmod-edge, linux-xanmod-lts, linux-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 6.1.1-xanmod1

0006b63 Linux 6.1.1-xanmod1
c87f3ec tcp: Add a sysctl to skip tcp collapse processing when the receive buffer is full
2327576 Merge pull request  #327 from vjr/fix-asus-zenbook-um5302ta-sound
2e80ef7 Merge tag 'v6.1.1' into 6.1
ebdb69c Linux 6.1.1
1d1a710 KEYS: encrypted: fix key instantiation with user-provided data
e8d16a5 cifs: fix oops during encryption
4e45332 usb: dwc3: pci: Update PCIe device ID for USB3 controller on CPU sub-system for Raptor Lake
9222912 usb: typec: ucsi: Resume in separate work
c383c7c igb: Initialize mailbox message for VF reset
52d5896 staging: r8188eu: fix led register settings
c9cacc0 xhci: Apply XHCI_RESET_TO_DEFAULT quirk to ADL-N
c0d91ec ALSA: hda/realtek: fix mute/micmute LEDs for a HP ProBook
c0815ea USB: serial: f81534: fix division by zero on line-speed change
3c8b21e USB: serial: f81232: fix division by zero on line-speed change
736f626 USB: serial: cp210x: add Kamstrup RF sniffer PIDs
0b63d58 USB: serial: option: add Quectel EM05-G modem
d1a92bb usb: gadget: uvc: Prevent buffer overflow in setup handler
2cd2e93 udf: Fix extending file within last block
1cd3e92 udf: Do not bother looking for prealloc extents if i_lenExtents matches i_size
12a88f5 udf: Fix preallocation discarding at indirect extent boundary
e6b01f6 udf: Discard preallocation before extending file with a hole
fb9b502 irqchip/ls-extirq: Fix endianness detection
18301e1 mips: ralink: mt7621: do not use kzalloc too early
ee11da2 mips: ralink: mt7621: soc queries and tests as functions
a1d9199 mips: ralink: mt7621: define MT7621_SYSC_BASE with __iomem
a4997ba PCI: mt7621: Add sentinel to quirks table
76c6303 libbpf: Fix uninitialized warning in btf_dump_dump_type_data
96c5043 x86/vdso: Conditionally export __vdso_sgx_enter_enclave()
b106d1e Fix sound on ASUS Zenbook UM5302TA

Homepage
Download Linux 6.1.1-xanmod1 source from GitHub