The stable Linux 7.1 kernel is just days away if testing stays on track. Discover what fixes made the cut for AMD Zen6, Lenovo, and MSI hardware before the rollout.
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The rocky road to the Linux 7.1 kernel release is finally smoothing out. Discover what fixes made the cut this week and which popular handheld devices are getting upgrades.
Beyond adding severe workload pressure on kernel maintainers, code generated by black-box AI tools risks polluting the ecosystem with unmaintainable and legally ambiguous bloat.
Torvalds is getting hardnosed about unnecessary code churn in the latest release candidate. Find out why he says AI tools are creating a major headache for kernel maintainers.
A deluge of automated AI bug reports has pushed Linux's security team to a breaking point. Torvalds is demanding a massive change from drive-by contributors.
Is AI productivity permanently changing the kernel? Linus Torvalds notes a massive jump in patch sizes that could redefine how the OS is built.
From AI influence to vital memory leak fixes for RDNA 4 and Xe, Linux 7.1 RC2 is anything but boring. Discover why the latest kernel release is feeling a bit "strange."
The first Linux 7.1 candidate is here, packing everything from next-gen Intel graphics support to game-changing NTFS performance. Discover why this kernel marks a major turning point.
Guidelines backed by Linus Torvalds reveal how AI tools and AI-generated code can contribute to the Linux kernel, but with notable limits.
Linux 7.0 is almost here after a bumpy development cycle. Discover why this milestone release is larger than usual and what it means for your hardware support.
Is AI making Linux development more chaotic? Linus Torvalds notes a strange "bump" in late-stage patches for Linux 7.0 that might delay the stable release.
Linus Torvalds provides an update on the state of Linux 7.0 as the kernel moves closer to its final release date following a wave of driver and core updates.
Linus Torvalds has said that the third release candidate of Linux 7.0 is even bigger than last week, and last week's was big. This could lead to a longer development cycle again.
Torvalds warns of "random noise" as the latest kernel update shifts focus from drivers to high-risk core filesystem and networking changes.
Holiday disruptions and a surge in late code submissions mean Linux 6.19 is probably getting an extra week of testing before its official debut.
Development slows for the holidays as Torvalds delivers a small update packed with driver fixes and support for new hardware.
In a candid exchange in a YouTube video, Linus Torvalds has noted that he thinks that Elon Musk is too stupid to be working at a tech company.
Linux Torvalds has released the last kernel update for the year. The merge window for Linux 6.19 is now open, but it's expecting some delays.
Linus Torvalds has just released Linux 6.18-rc7, meaning there is likely just one week left until we get the final version.
Linus Torvalds has published the fourth release candidate of Linux 6.18. However, a warning of delays to Linux 6.19 has also been issued.
Linus Torvalds has released the third release candidate of Linux 6.18. The good news is that everything looks normal, pointing to an on-time release of the stable version.
Linus Torvalds has released the second release candidate of Linux 6.18. He said it's quite a big release, but everything remains on track.
Linux 6.17-rc7 is out, and it's looking good. The latest release candidate is full of small, random changes across various drivers and subsystems, from GPUs to memory management.
Linus Torvalds just released the latest Linux 6.17 candidate, and the development cycle has been quiet. While this is a positive sign, he's issued a call to the community.
Linus Torvalds has released the fifth release candidate of Linux 6.17. Things seem to be going well for this release, but Torvalds had to air one of his long-held frustrations.
Linux 6.17-rc4 is now available, bringing us past the halfway point of this release cycle. Linus Torvalds said that things were pretty quiet this week.
The Linux kernel has turned 34 years old today. On this day in 1991, Linus Torvalds posted to a newsgroup on Usenet that he was already working on the kernel as a hobby.
Linus Torvalds has published the third release candidate of Linux 6.17, calling it a fairly normal release. If things keep on like this, Linux 6.17 will be out in about one month from now.
Linus Torvalds has just released Linux 6.17-rc2. The founder was pleased this week as everything was without drama, but suspects a busier next week.
Linus Torvalds has closed the Linux 6.17 merge window and pushed the first release candidate. Linux 6.17 should go stable around the end of September or early October.
Linus Torvalds has just released Linux 6.16, however, he warns he has some travel plans upcoming so the Linux 6.17 merge window could be disrupted.
Linus Torvalds has released the seventh release candidate of Linux 6.16. It's most likely going to be the last version before the stable release.
Linus Torvalds, founder of the Linux kernel, has just released the sixth Linux 6.16 release candidate. This week he noted that he had a scare that could have delayed this version.
The fourth release candidate of the Linux 6.16 kernel is now available. It has been described as a large update with file system and driver improvements.
Linus Torvalds, head of the Linux kernel, has released a new kernel development build - Linux 6.16-rc3. It brings updates to the core system as well as GPU and networking drivers.
Linus Torvalds has released the second release candidate of the Linux 6.16 kernel. It brings a smaller set of changes than usual, but they're notable nonetheless.
Linus Torvalds has closed the Linux 6.16 merge window and released the first release candidate. He said everything looks normal, but noted a late uptick in pull requests.
Linus Torvalds has publicly released Linux 6.15 for public use. Here are some of the changes included for hardware and software from the past week.
Linus Torvalds has released the seventh release candidate of Linux 6.15. He said last week was eventful but brought under control, meaning Linux 6.15 is very likely next week.
Linus Torvalds has just released Linux 6.15-rc6, noting a concerning trend. He also revealed that he expects the final release of Linux 6.15 on May 26, 2025.
