The upcoming Linux 6.18 kernel is set to deliver significant hardware support enhancements with new drivers for AMD-Pensando and Intel hardware. Meanwhile, sources indicate the kernel may finally orphan its legacy ISDN subsystem, marking another step in modernizing the open-source operating system.
Major Hardware Additions in Linux 6.18
The Linux kernel continues its rapid evolution with version 6.18 introducing substantial hardware support improvements, according to recent reports from Phoronix. Sources indicate the new release will include the AMD-Pensando Ionic RDMA driver, providing enhanced remote direct memory access capabilities for data center and high-performance computing environments. Additionally, analysts suggest Intel’s IPU E2000 hardware will receive official kernel support, reflecting the ongoing collaboration between major hardware vendors and the Linux development community.