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Linux 7.3-rc2 arrives with a broad set of testing-cycle fixes
Linus Torvalds's announcement covers drivers, filesystems and tooling. This remains a release candidate, rather than the final Linux 7.3 release.

Linux 7.2 is out: why some changes were reverted before the final release
The final kernel was announced on August 16 UTC. This report examines why removing a change can be part of protecting stability.

Linux 6.12.98 fixes an ext4 backport problem: why older branches need their own tests
The July 25 stable release contains a targeted ext4 correction. It illustrates how a fix that fits newer code can need different cleanup handling when carried into an older branch.

Qualcomm Linux 2.0 unifies the foundation for IoT development
Qualcomm announced general availability on June 30, combining Linux 6.18 LTS and Yocto Project 6.0 in a unified software foundation.

Linux 7.2-rc1 opens the next kernel testing cycle
Linus Torvalds released the first Linux 7.2 candidate on June 28, closing the merge window and shifting attention toward fixes and stability.

US warns CopyFail Linux bug is being exploited
CopyFail (CVE-2026-31431) lets a limited user gain root on most Linux distributions, and CISA says attackers are already using it.