Linux 2.6 Kernel Will Boost High-End Performance
By Timothy Dyck
The next big upgrade of the Linux kernel, now known to be Version 2.6, will provide significant performance gains on higher-end machines as well as more responsiveness on the desktop. The kernel is expected to be declared stable by the middle of next year.
On the desktop, users should notice a smoother computing experience with the addition of two sets of patches: pre-emptible kernel patches and low-latency kernel patches. The two sets work together to provide greater responsiveness to user input (fewer mouse freezes when the system is under heavy load) and smoother multimedia playback.
Linux 2.6 Kernel Will Boost High-End Performance