Steven Barrett has released Liquorix kernel package 7.2-7, merging upstream Linux v7.2.4 and bumping the internal version to 7.2.4-1. This wraps a remarkably fast development sprint, though the notable move is the complete revert of Project-C scheduler patches that were added and rolled back earlier this week. The build stays firmly focused on audio production, gaming, and low-latency interactive workloads, shipping with Zen Interactive Tuning, PDS scheduling, and hard kernel preemption by default.
Liquorix Linux has officially shipped kernel 7.2-6, though the release is defined less by what it adds and more by what it strips away. Just 20 hours after introducing the ambitious Project-C custom scheduler, maintainer Steven Barrett pulled a full revert to restore stability to the v7.2.3 upstream base. The rapid four-version sprint from September 3rd to 5th suggests the new scheduler introduced regressions severe enough to warrant an immediate rollback. Users running Debian, Ubuntu, or Arch on AMD64 can still grab the patched kernel via the official install script or distro repos, with Project-C expected to return once the code clears a cleaner testing pass.
Steven Barrett shipped Liquorix Linux Kernel 7.2-5 today, the third incremental update in under thirty-six hours. The release focuses on Project-C scheduler optimizations that keep coupled tasks on SMT sibling threads and prioritize placing sync wakees on the waker's core before looking at idle CPUs. It's a niche but highly relevant update for Linux gamers and audio producers chasing lower wake latency, though the project remains AMD64-only and lacks official support for ARM hardware.
Liquorix Linux Kernel 7.2-4 is now available, continuing an intense development sprint that has produced ten kernel updates in under two weeks. Based on Linux 7.2.3, the new build introduces significant SMT scheduling changes within the ongoing Project-C initiative, replacing a previous skip-patch with a new optimization that places sync wakees directly on the waker's sibling thread.
Steven Barrett released linux-liquorix 7.2-3 today, integrating the upstream Linux 7.2.3 stable update with two fresh scheduler tweaks aimed at SMT balance skipping and sync wake affinity. The build continues a relentless development cycle, arriving just two days after 7.2-2 as part of the project's ongoing Project-C optimization push for gaming and audio responsiveness. Liquorix remains an enthusiast-focused kernel running the BMQ scheduler with hard preemption and a 1000Hz tick rate, primarily targeting AMD64 systems running Debian, Ubuntu, or Arch Linux. While the AMD64-only scope limits its reach, the rapid iteration pace demonstrates a highly tuned, low-latency option for users prioritizing interactive performance over throughput.
Steven Barrett just released another Liquorix Linux Kernel update. The release focuses on six scheduler patches that refine the PDS/BMQ sleep credit decay mechanism to prevent priority boost accumulation across forks and policy changes. Deployed less than 24 hours after the previous build, the update reflects the ongoing "Project-C" initiative aimed at micro-optimizing the scheduler's critical path for lower latency. The AMD64-only package remains available as a drop-in replacement for Debian, Ubuntu, and Arch Linux systems targeting improved responsiveness for gaming and audio production workloads.
Arch Linux has released its September 2026 monthly snapshot, shipping Linux 7.2.2 kernel in a 1.5 GB ISO intended for new installations only. The ecosystem now hosts roughly 15,770 official packages and over 49,000 AUR scripts, though users should note recent infrastructure changes like the nftables backend and a June AUR malicious package incident.
Steven Barrett has shipped Liquorix Kernel 7.2-1, a drop-in enthusiast-grade kernel built for gaming and audio/video workloads that pulls in upstream Linux 7.2.2. The release pushes Barrett's custom Project-C scheduler to the forefront, bringing wake-affine CPU placement, greedy task optimization, and heterogeneous core detection to Debian, Ubuntu, and Arch users. While the aggressive 2ms timeslices and near-RT preemption deliver snappier desktop responsiveness, they come at the cost of higher idle power draw, making this build best suited for desktops and workstations rather than laptops.
Steven Barrett's Liquorix Kernel just landed at 7.1-21, shipping two targeted patches that cap and properly drain the PDS scheduler's boost credit to stop unfair task hoarding. The release sits alongside a massive, ongoing Project-C rewrite that's been optimizing cache alignment, SMT awareness, and lock contention since mid-2026. It's an aggressive daily release cycle for a strictly AMD64-only package, but the work keeps the custom scheduler sharp for gaming and low-latency audio workloads. Security also got a facelift with AppArmor as default, Landlock enabled, and two CVEs backported into the mix.
Steven Barrett shipped linux-liquorix 7.1-20, merging upstream Linux 7.1.12 and refining the PDS sleep credit heuristic to balance scheduler fairness with low-latency performance. This twentieth build in under six weeks continues a rapid v7.1 series focused on Project-C scheduler maturation, hybrid CPU topology handling, and aggressive security hardening defaults. The project remains an AMD64-only enthusiast kernel that strips back power management and traditional preemptibility to prioritize frame-time consistency for gaming and audio workloads.
Liquorix has officially tagged linux-liquorix 7.1-19, building on the Linux 7.1.11 upstream base to deliver enhanced desktop responsiveness for gaming and audio workloads. The release introduces a new PDS scheduler "sleep credit" heuristic that boosts priority for interactive tasks waking from sleep, directly targeting frame-time stutter in games and audio buffer dropouts. Built on upstream Linux 7.1.11, the kernel also ships with extensive security hardening, including critical fixes for futex use-after-free vulnerabilities, HID subsystem bounds-validation flaws like a Joy-Con out-of-bounds read, and Bluetooth stack state corruption. Available for Debian, Ubuntu, and Arch, this drop-in kernel replacement prioritizes low-latency scheduling over raw throughput to keep interactive systems responsive.
Liquorix 7.1-18 is out, tracking the Linux 7.1.10 base and introducing "Project-C" scheduler micro-optimizations. The release drops two targeted patches that streamline a context switch lookup and correct a branch prediction hint on the non-migratable task path. Maintainer Steven Barrett continues his rapid August release cadence while bundling the standard low-latency defaults like hard kernel preemption and a 1000 Hz tick rate. AMD64 packages are available now for Debian, Ubuntu, and Arch via the official one-line install script.
Liquorix maintainer Steven Barrett released another kernel built on the upstream Linux v7.1.10 base. The update applies four cache-line-aware optimizations directly to the Project-C scheduler's hot paths, prioritizing data locality over algorithmic trimming. These changes specifically target context switch overhead and SMT idle coordination, making them most relevant for AMD Ryzen desktops running gaming or low-latency audio workloads. The release shipped just five hours after the base kernel merge, underscoring an active development pace that closely tracks upstream stable releases.
Steven Barrett has released Liquorix kernel 7.1-16, merging upstream Linux v7.1.10 with ongoing Project-C scheduler optimizations and standard security hardening. The update focuses on stability and incremental jitter reduction rather than introducing major new features, keeping the kernel tuned for interactive workloads like gaming and audio production. Available exclusively for AMD64 systems via a one-liner installer, the release builds on previous iterations by refining threading defaults and aligning Linux Security Modules with major distributions. While the non-LTS 7.1 tree means eventual upgrades are necessary, enthusiasts targeting low-latency desktop performance will find another reliable, polished iteration in the project's long-running track.
Liquorix 7.1-15 just shipped with eight targeted patches focused on Project-C's prio_balance() and context-switch hot paths. The release skips upstream feature backports in favor of cheap early returns and dead code elimination to shave microseconds off every scheduling decision. AMD64 users on Debian, Ubuntu, or Arch can grab the build with a one-line install script, though you'll be trading power efficiency for that signature low-latency responsiveness.
Liquorix Linux Kernel 7.1-14 arrived on August 19, 2026, merging the upstream Linux 7.1.9 base with a major security configuration overhaul. The update aligns the project's Linux Security Module settings with Arch, Debian, and Ubuntu defaults, enabling AppArmor as the primary access control system and adding Landlock sandboxing support. Performance tuning remains fully intact, keeping the PDS scheduler, 1,000Hz tick rate, and hard kernel preemption enabled for low-latency desktop workloads. You can install it today through the official auto-setup script, the Ubuntu PPA, or the Arch User Repository.
Steven Barrett has released Liquorix Linux Kernel 7.1-13, enabling threaded IRQs by default to minimize latency spikes and improve responsiveness for gaming and A/V production workloads. Built on upstream Linux 7.1.8, this release continues the maturation of the Project-C scheduler with optimizations like fork-aware runtime accounting and hard kernel preemption.
Steven Barrett has released Liquorix Kernel 7.1-12, continuing a rapid four-day iteration cycle with eleven targeted patches to Project-C, the project's custom sched/alt scheduler. The update prioritizes reduced task-switching overhead through improved fork handling, hybrid CPU idle-mask tracking, and atomic operation reductions designed specifically for gaming and audio production workloads. While AMD64 users can upgrade immediately via the official repositories, the project currently hosts several open AMDGPU stability reports that may warrant monitoring before switching from stock kernels. Users looking to install the latest build can pull it directly from the Debian, Ubuntu, or Arch Linux repositories today.
Liquorix Kernel 7.1-11 drops a focused stability fix that hardens memory protection in the cgroup/dmem and drm/ttm subsystems to prevent race conditions during high-contention scenarios. The update builds on upstream Linux 7.1.8 and applies a single defensive patch to the scheduler and GPU buffer management paths, which helps gamers and video editors avoid sudden freezes or kernel panics while streaming or rendering. Debian and Ubuntu users can grab the package through the official PPA via a one-line install script, while Arch Linux builders pull the linux-lqx package straight from the AUR without relying on third-party wrapper tools.
Steven Barrett has released linux-liquorix 7.1-10, a performance-focused kernel package built on top of upstream Linux v7.1.8 for Debian and Ubuntu users. The release re-applies a scheduler patch that disables the TTWU wakelist code path, prioritizing lower latency for gaming and real-time audio workloads over theoretical throughput gains. While the upstream merge brings standard security updates and hardware enablement, the maintainer continues to fine-tune the kernel for deterministic responsiveness.
