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## About the Patches
The allocator hints patches were initially proposed in a series of early submissions to the Linux Btrfs mailing list in 2022 by Goffredo Baroncelli. Since then, the patches have been maintained and updated by Kakra to ensure compatibility with newer kernels and to add fixes and enhancements.
For an in-depth explanation of the patches, how they work, and real-world examples, visit the wiki page: [Btrfs/Allocator Hints](https://wiki.tnonline.net/w/Btrfs/Allocator_Hints)
### Available Versions
The patches in this repository are named according to the kernel version they are designed for. For example:
The patches in this repository are named according to the kernel version they are designed for.
- **btrfs_allocator_hints-6.1.patch**: For kernel version 6.1
- **btrfs_allocator_hints-6.6.patch**: For kernel version 6.6 (initial version)
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- **btrfs_allocator_hints-6.6_v3.patch**: Kernel version 6.6 with further tweaks
- **btrfs_allocator_hints-6.6_v4.patch**: Latest patch for kernel version 6.6
- **btrfs_allocator_hints-6.12_v1.patch**: For kernel version 6.12
- **btrfs_allocator_hints-6.12_v2.patch**: Latest patch for kernel version 6.12
Each patch is tailored to work with its respective kernel version. Ensure you match the patch version to your Linux kernel version to avoid compatibility issues.
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This repository is a mirror of the patches that have been graciously compiled and maintained by Kakra. They are available on his GitHub page:
[Kakra's GitHub Repository](https://github.com/kakra/linux/pull/36)
### More Information
For an in-depth explanation of the patches, how they work, and real-world examples, visit the wiki page: [Btrfs/Allocator Hints](https://wiki.tnonline.net/w/Btrfs/Allocator_Hints)
## Disclaimer
These patches are experimental and not officially included in the Linux kernel. Use them at your own risk. Always ensure you have backups of your data before testing these patches in production environments.
For questions or feedback, feel free to visit the wiki or reach out via [IRC](https://wiki.tnonline.net/w/Btrfs/IRC).
For questions or feedback, feel free to visit the [wiki](https://wiki.tnonline.net/w/Btrfs/Allocator_Hints) or reach out via [IRC](https://wiki.tnonline.net/w/Btrfs/IRC).
## License
The licensing of these patches has not been explicitly stated. However, given their origin and intended use with the Linux kernel, they are likely under the terms of the **GNU General Public License, version 2 (GPLv2)**, which is the license of the [Linux kernel](https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/tree/COPYING) itself.