Linus Torvalds has released the first Release Candidate for Linux kernel 6.14, initiating public testing which comes two weeks after the previous version. This release is a precursor to the upcoming stable version expected in about two months, with highlights including support for new technologies like AMD's XDNA AI and improved drivers. Noteworthy features also include enhanced energy counter support for AMD CPUs and a significant move towards using Rust for kernel development, as stated by Rust lead developer Miguel Ojeda.
This milestone sets in motion the rapid development cadence leading up to the stable release, which is expected in roughly two months.
Among the headline changes are support for amd-pstate preferred core rankings, a new cgroup controller for device memory, and a new accelerator driver for AMD's XDNA Ryzen AI NPUs.
This is a major milestone on the path to build the kernel using only stable Rust features.
Torvalds invites users and developers to test the RCs and report any issues to ensure a smooth final rollout.
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