Kernel: Latest Linux 5.16 Additions

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Memory Folios Looks For Inclusion In Linux 5.16 - Phoronix
After memory folios failed to make it into Linux 5.15, this low-level change to the kernel memory management code that has possible performance implications is looking to land for Linux 5.16.
Ahead of the Linux 5.16 merge window that may open as soon as tomorrow, Matthew Wilcox sent in his pull request for introducing folios to the kernel. Here is the main excerpt from the pull request for those not familiar with folios or having forgot the details over the months that this feature has been in the works...
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Performance Optimizations, Other "Big" Work For Linux 5.16 To The Block Code - Phoronix
Linux block subsystem maintainer and IO_uring lead developer Jens Axboe has prepared his various pull requests ahead of the upcoming Linux 5.16 merge window.
Axboe calls it "a big one" for the changes he oversees going into Linux 5.16.
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