By everything we have readIt seems that the next version of the Linux kernel will be one of the most important releases in memory. The worst thing for Ubuntu users and all its official flavors is that in its next release it will be will be planted in v5.4 of the Linux kernel, so we will not be able to enjoy all these news until six months later or until we do the manual installation. If we want to try all the good things that await us, Linus Torvalds launched yesterday Linux 5.6-rc1.
The mail that Shipping Torvalds yesterday is much longer than it usually is, but it is normal considering that we are talking about a first Release Candidate and everything new that is yet to come. Still, the father of Linux says it's a bit smaller than it should, something that explains why the Christmas holidays did not affect the previous launch so much, so they have affected this one.
Linux 5.6-rc1 is smaller than it should
This was actually a slightly smaller merger window than usual, but I think what happened is simply that the holiday season impacted the new development. It affected the 5.5 rc series less than I expected, but seems to have caused 5.6 to have slightly less development than normal.
Linux 5.6 will be a very important release. Among the novelties that it will introduce, we have one that will keep teams cooler, but will also add new hardware support or support for the USB4. To be able to enjoy all its benefits we will still have to wait a couple of months (a little less), but in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa we will have to install it manually (or with tools like Greatness) or have a little patience and wait for Ubuntu 20.10 GAnimal target.