What is this?

pf-kernel is a desktop-oriented Linux kernel fork. Join official #pfkernel channel @ Libera.Chat IRC and official Matrix room: #pf-kernel:envs.net.

OK, what’s there in your patchset?

Currently, pf-kernel incorporates:

• compiler CPU optimisations: 1, 2
• v4l2loopback driver
• BBRv3
• zstd v1.5.7
• OpenVPN DCO driver
• amd-pstate driver enhancements: 1
• TEO as cpuidle default governor
• INVLPGB support
• minor fixes here and there

Please note linux-stable is omitted intentionally. pf-kernel branches directly off Linux GA releases.

How do I get it?

Full list of all the releases, including the latest one, is available here.

But I want binary builds!

There are Arch Linux binaries available for various x86_64 ISA levels:

• generic x86_64
• x86_64_v2
• x86_64_v3
• x86_64_v4

I saw linux-pf package in AUR, is it supported?

Yes!

I have an idea for you!

Please let me know.

Reminder

According to GPLv2, pf-kernel is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.