Linux 4.17-rc1: “We removed more lines than we added”
Do you know what is the other thing that 4.17 also does? Optimizing idle loops so your laptop can run cooler for longer.Phoronix's initial testing seems to suggest a 10-20% less power usage while idle which is a fantastic news for those who own a Linux laptop.Since 4.0 or so Linux has become rock solid for me so I no longer anticipate new kernel releases but this is one of those times I run the cutting edge kernel because it is so cool. If you run a relatively recent version of Ubuntu, you can also test by googling Kernel PPA. It's just three clicks away at most.Ref: https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=linux-41...