Linux kernel 6.4 is now closed and the first RC is available to download from Github or from kernel.org for early adopters and bleeding-edge users.

The new kernel woöö cp,e wotj greater hardware support through new and updated drivers and features like Intel LAM(Liniar Address Masking) support, user events for tracing or the ability for t he machine keyring used for Machine Owner Keys to store only CA-enforced keys.

Some more highlights are:

  • Rumble support for the latest Xbox controllers
  • Apple M2 CPU PMU support
  • Wi-Fi 7(EHT)
  • Mesh support
  • Improved support for Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms
  • New driver for Novatek touch controllers
  • Support for Lenovo Yoga Book X90F tablet
  • Support for Hyper-V VTL mode
  • Wi-Fi support for Apple M1 Pro/Max
  • Various thermal improvements in the Mediatek driver
  • Enchancements for old PCI sound cards
  • Sound support for NVIDIA systemx with MAX9809x and RT5631 codecs
  • Generic Support for all Kye tablets
  • Support for Logitech G935 wireless 7.1 surround sound headphones
  • PPIN support for Intel’s 5th Gen Xeon server processors
  • New drivers for StarFive JH71x0 temperature sensor and StarFive JH7110 RISC-V SoC
  • New drivers for ROG STRIX Z390-F GAMING motherboard

The final release of Linux kernel 6.4 is expected to hit the streets in late June or early July 2023. Depending on how many Release Candidate versions will be published, it could arrive on June 25th or on July 2nd.