I am also a Linux kernel contributor, so running the latest kernels is important for me. This prompted me to switch from Nvidia graphics to Intel graphics a cou

I am also a Linux kernel contributor, so running the latest kernels is important for me. This prompted me to switch from Nvidia graphics to Intel graphics a couple of months ago. ZoL's future kernel version support should reflect this. As for the issues you linked, the project will likely not be able to tackle them until next year, but being in the tracker means that they will receive attention.