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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 7 MIN

Next Buddy No More: How Disabling a Kernel Feature Revived Linux 6.19

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John dives deep into the surprising story behind Linux 6.19’s performance journey. Discover how disabling the NEXT_BUDDY scheduling feature reversed major slowdowns in popular workloads, restored stability, and showcased Linux's commitment to rigorous development. Plus, get up to speed on updated AMD Radeon tools, LACT improvements, and new Docker packaging for the Linux ecosystem—all in Aussie English.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jan 26, 2026

John dives deep into the surprising story behind Linux 6.19’s performance journey. Discover how disabling the NEXT_BUDDY scheduling feature reversed major slowdowns in popular workloads, restored stability, and showcased Linux's commitment to rigorous development. Plus, get up to speed on updated AMD Radeon tools, LACT improvements, and new Docker packaging for the Linux ecosystem—all in Aussie English.

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