Linux 5.8 Kernel Features Include New Intel/AMD Capabilities, Security Improvements, Optimizations

[phoronix]

Phoronix: Linux 5.8 Kernel Features Include New Intel/AMD Capabilities, Security Improvements, Optimizations

Linus Torvalds is expected to release Linux 5.8-rc1 following the two week long Linux 5.8 kernel merge window. Here is our overview of all the big changes coming with this next version of the Linux kernel.

http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=29292

[aphysically]

I haven't noticed that ASPM fix getting backported yet so I believe that's also going to be new.

[Aryma]

is there way to disable all this exploit patch ?

[xxmitsu]

No AMD GFX 10.3/Sienna Cichlid ?

[Michael]

No AMD GFX 10.3/Sienna Cichlid ?

No, not until 5.9.

[hotaru]

is there way to disable all this exploit patch ?

why not just download and install the malware you want directly instead of all that extra work?

[Jabberwocky]

why not just download and install the malware you want directly instead of all that extra work?

There are many safe use-cases for disabling exploit/mitigation patches. What made you think that Aryma has intended an unsafe use-case?

[cheeseburger]

Still no HDR.... I hope nobody has been holding their breath!

[hotaru]

There are many safe use-cases for disabling exploit/mitigation patches. What made you think that Aryma has intended an unsafe use-case?

anyone intending a safe use case (not connected to the internet at all) would likely also be able to find the answer to that question.