An updated XanMod Linux Kernel based on the latest Linux Kernel 5.13.16 has been released. XanMod is a general-purpose Linux kernel distribution with custom settings and new features. The real-time version is recommended for critical runtime applications such as Linux gaming eSports, streaming, live productions and ultra-low latency enthusiasts.

XanMod is a general-purpose Linux kernel distribution with custom settings and new features. Built to provide a stable, responsive and smooth desktop experience.

The real-time version is recommended for critical runtime applications such as Linux gaming eSports, streaming, live productions and ultra-low latency enthusiasts.

Supports all recent 64-bit versions of Debian and Ubuntu-based systems.

Main Features

• Preemptive Full Tickless Kernel at 500Hz w/ Tuned CPU Core Scheduler.
• RCU Boost for better responsiveness and lower overall system latency.
• Block Layer w/ multi-threaded runqueue for high I/O throughput.
• Caching, Virtual Memory Manager and CPUFreq Governor improvements.
• BBR TCP Congestion Control + FQ-PIE Packet Scheduling and AQM Algorithm [5.8].
• ORC Unwinder for Kernel Stack Traces (debuginfo) implementation.
• Third-party patchset available: ZSTD kernel, initrd and modules support [5.8][5.6-rt], Full x86_64 FSGSBASE instructions [5.8], Clear Linux [partial], CK's Hrtimer Patchset [5.8][5.4], Wine / Proton Fsync, PCIe ACS Override, BMQ Process Scheduler [5.4 stock disabled], Aufs [5.4] and GCC graysky's.
• Real-time Linux kernel (PREEMPT_RT) build available [5.6-rt][5.4-rt].
• Generic kernel package for compatibility with most Debian & Ubuntu based distributions. Built on the latest GCC 10.2 and Binutils 2.35.
• GPLv2 license. Can be built for any distribution or purpose.

Install via Terminal

echo 'deb  http://deb.xanmod.org releases main' | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/xanmod-kernel.list && wget -qO -  https://dl.xanmod.org/gpg.key | sudo apt-key add -

Then update and install:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install linux-xanmod

Reboot.

Meta packages available: linux-xanmod, linux-xanmod-edge, linux-xanmod-lts, linux-xanmod-rt-edge and linux-xanmod-rt.

To try without adding the repository

Download from Sourceforge and install:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xanmod/files/

1. In terminal:

   sudo dpkg -i linux-image-*xanmod*.deb linux-headers-*xanmod*.deb

2. Reboot.

• Check it:

  cat /proc/version

* linux-firmware-image package is optional

Linux 5.13.16-xanmod1

• f31a608 Linux 5.13.16-xanmod1
• a9e39c8 btrfs: fix btrfs_transaction_in_commit() delaying execution method
• 6b245a1 Merge tag 'v5.13.16' into 5.13
• a92a476 Linux 5.13.16
• a20e1dc PCI: Call Max Payload Size-related fixup quirks early
• 8b227ad x86/reboot: Limit Dell Optiplex 990 quirk to early BIOS versions
• d515c1b xhci: Fix failure to give back some cached cancelled URBs.
• 316fc5b xhci: fix unsafe memory usage in xhci tracing
• 9188917 xhci: fix even more unsafe memory usage in xhci tracing
• c5240f1 usb: mtu3: fix the wrong HS mult value
• aae2250 usb: mtu3: use @mult for HS isoc or intr
• 49c1ac6 usb: mtu3: restore HS function when set SS/SSP
• 82698fa usb: gadget: tegra-xudc: fix the wrong mult value for HS isoc or intr
• e837b27 usb: cdnsp: fix the wrong mult value for HS isoc or intr
• 3cdae99 usb: xhci-mtk: fix issue of out-of-bounds array access
• 5b01f30 usb: host: xhci-rcar: Don't reload firmware after the completion
• 43e4f54 Bluetooth: btusb: Make the CSR clone chip force-suspend workaround more generic
• cfdb50b Bluetooth: Add additional Bluetooth part for Realtek 8852AE
• bc7517a ALSA: usb-audio: Add registration quirk for JBL Quantum 800
• a0e51ec blk-mq: clearing flush request reference in tags->rqs[]
• a099f63 blk-mq: fix is_flush_rq
• bb57817 blk-mq: fix kernel panic during iterating over flush request
• 3a109bd Revert "r8169: avoid link-up interrupt issue on RTL8106e if user enables ASPM"
• f0c5328 net: ll_temac: Remove left-over debug message
• 961447f igmp: Add ip_mc_list lock in ip_check_mc_rcu
• fa2dd4c firmware: dmi: Move product_sku info to the end of the modalias

Homepage
Download Linux 5.13.16-xanmod1 source from GitHub