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Seeking smaller kernel stacks

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Briefings

A 2026 Linux Plumbers Conference presentation by Will Deacon highlights the growing need to reduce kernel stack memory usage due to global memory chip shortages. The conference focused on re-examining kernel stacks as a critical optimization target for modern systems.

Key points

• The worldwide shortage of memory chips has intensified pressure on systems developers to reduce memory consumption.
• Will Deacon presented at the 2026 Linux Plumbers Conference discussing kernel stacks as a specific area for memory optimization.

Context

Memory management microconferences at the 2026 Linux Plumbers Conference, such as the one attended by Will Deacon, serve as key venues for discussing system-level optimizations. These events often feature presentations from industry experts like Deacon who analyze specific bottlenecks, such as kernel stacks, to address hardware constraints.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single presentation at a specific conference in 2026. It does not provide quantitative data on memory usage, specific kernel stack sizes, or the impact of these optimizations on system performance or stability.

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