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Linus Torvalds Confirms The Next Kernel Is Linux 7.0

Phoronix - Mon, 02/09/2026 - 05:25
Following Linus Torvalds releasing Linux 6.19 stable, Linus Torvalds is now out with his customary release announcement. Notably he officially confirmed that the next kernel version is Linux 7.0 as the successor to Linux 6.19...

Linux 6.19 Released With Better Support For Older AMD GPUs, DRM Color Pipeline API

Phoronix - Mon, 02/09/2026 - 05:11
As anticipated due to the extra week for the cycle given end of year holidays, Linus Torvalds today released the Linux 6.19 stable kernel as the first major release of 2026. There is a lot in store with this early 2026 kernel release...

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