Cuda 12.6 Release !!exclusive!! -

The CUDA compiler toolchain continues its modernization path in version 12.6.

: On Linux, the default installation now prefers NVIDIA GPU Open Kernel Modules over proprietary drivers, a shift that began in earlier 12.x versions and is now the recommended path for most users. cuda 12.6 release

Test on non-production nodes, update your driver to ≥545.23.08, and enable -std=c++17 for future-proofing. The CUDA compiler toolchain continues its modernization path

: The nvlink device linker can now produce PTX (Parallel Thread Execution) code as an output. This allows applications to benefit from Link Time Optimization (LTO) while maintaining forward compatibility for device code. update your driver to ≥545.23.08

: This release officially ends support for certain older Windows 10 versions.