Linux 3.6 kernel released with ‘hybrid sleep’ capability, Google’s TCP Fast Open extension

Linux 36 kernel released with new 'hybrid sleep' capability, filesystem

The last couple of Linux kernel updates have been a bit of a circus, with Android merging in the 3.3 ring and graphics integration on a (noisy) 3.4 center stage. Version 3.6 of the open source kernel has less flashy, more serene features this time, with hybrid standby, a revised file system and other esoteric networking and architectural features befalling the penguin. That sleep mode, which caches the RAM contents to a disk to prevent data loss, has been available for a while now on Windows and Mac machines and will be especially handy on Linux laptops. The so-called Btrfs file system has also been updated (though is still in a developmental mode) and Google’s experimental TCP Fast Open extension has been added, along with additional network drivers, more virtualisation options and additional processor support. Sleepwalk to the source for the complete changelog.

Filed under: Software

Linux 3.6 kernel released with ‘hybrid sleep’ capability, Google’s TCP Fast Open extension originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink The H  |  sourceLinus Torvalds  | Email this | Comments

Related posts

Latest posts

I compared Apple’s and Samsung’s AI photo editing tools. There’s a clear winner

Apple is the last one to show up to the AI party, but how does its Clean Up tool compare to Samsung's Object Eraser? I used them both and found out.

My quest to fully remove Microsoft Edge is finally complete

It's hard enough to remove Microsoft Edge on its own, but this app goes beyond just setting a new default browser.

Nvidia’s RTX 40-series is coming to an end

Unofficial sources are now claiming that the production of Nvidia's RTX 40-series is reaching its end. Only one GPU remains.

Waymo, Nexar present AI-based study to protect ‘vulnerable’ road users

Waymo and road safety AI firm Nexar now offer the largest dataset in the U.S. to inform automated vehicles

Rest in pieces: Nvidia is finally ditching GeForce Experience for good

After a year of beta updates, the Nvidia app is officially here, kicking both the Nvidia Control Panel and GeForce Experience to the curb.

An even more tempting Galaxy flip phone may be coming next year

A less expensive Galaxy Z Flip phone could arrive in the new year. Here's the latest information on what this phone could include.

OWC’s Upcoming Thunderbolt 5 Hub Adds Three More Thunderbolt 5 Ports to Latest Macs

OWC today announced its new Thunderbolt 5 Hub, one of the first accessories to support Intel's latest Thunderbolt standard, and

Apple Music Classical Updated With CarPlay and Siri Support

Apple Music Classical was updated today with CarPlay and Siri support, as well as stability and performance improvements, according to

Apple Under Pressure to Remove Geo-Blocking Restrictions in the EU

The European Union has notified Apple that it may be violating EU anti-geo-blocking regulations with practices regarding its media services,

Give your brain a workout using music and this EEG wearable

Alphabeats, which uses music to help increase brain performance, has partnered with Muse and will use its EEG headbands to track and monitor improvements.