Linux Kernel 6.13 is Released: This is What's New for Compute Express Link (CXL)

Linux Kernel 6.13 is Released: This is What's New for Compute Express Link (CXL)

The Linux Kernel 6.13 release brings several improvements and additions related to Compute Express Link (CXL) technology.

Here is the detailed list of all commits merged into the 6.13 Kernel for CXL and DAX. This list was generated by the Linux Kernel CXL Feature Tracker .

CXL related changes from Kernel v6.12 to v6.13:

Understanding Compute Express Link (CXL) and Its Alignment with the PCIe Specifications

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How To Install and Boot VMWare VSphere/ESXi from Persistent Memory (or not)

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