Linus Torvalds says Linux 7.0 is finally looking normal again
Linus Torvalds says Linux 7.0 is finally looking normal again
https://www.xda-developers.com/phew-linus-torvalds-says-linux-70-is-finally-looking-normal-again/
Publish Date: 2026-03-22 21:34:00
Source Domain: www.xda-developers.com
Summary
- Linux 7.0-rc5 has fewer changes; the spike of fixes is easing, and commits are mostly small tweaks.
- Drivers, networking, and filesystems see minor updates; diffs overall look innocuous.
- Testers urged to try rc5 and report issues to help ensure a smooth Linux 7.0 launch.
Well, that was a close one. Previously, we reported on how some Linux 7.0 release candidates were seeing a larger number of changes and additions than usual. Usually, more stuff getting added to an OS is better, but because the release candidate is all about testing and making sure things aren’t breaking, a high number of changes means that things are, unfortunately, breaking.
Fortunately, the initial spike in fixes, while still high, has declined significantly for release candidate 5. Things are looking pretty great for a stable Linux 7.0 release, and that’s always a good sign.
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Linux 7.0 is ready for you to test as it hits Release Candidate status
It’s big, but not BIG big.
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