Kernel 2.6.31 will speed up Linux Desktop

Linux 2.6.31-Linus released rc8 said it should be the last rc version, but rc9 was released in September 5). the Linux community is waiting for the release of the new kernel version.

In section 2.6.31, kernel hackers improved the memory management function, and X Desktop response speed doubled under high memory pressure, greatly improving the desktop experience. The benchmark test of the small memory desktop shows that the clock time and important faults are reduced by 50%, and the pswpin number reads data from the hard disk into the memory by 1/3. Another improvement brought by 2.6.31 is that kernel mode-setting supports ATI Radeon graphics cards, enabling faster User Switching and seamless startup experience. Other aspects to improve the Linux desktop experience include support for the new USB 3.0 specifications and support for the new Firewire stack. Even the smallest kernel Release brings many new features that are commendable.

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