Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux kernel 7.0-rc1, humorously attributing the major version bump to his difficulty with large numbers rather than a specific feature milestone. This release concludes the Linux 7.0 merge window, bringing a host of improvements and new features targeted at enhancing performance and support across various architectures.
The release comes amid discussions on the Linux community’s recently developed succession plan, with Torvalds joking about a future, more numerically fearless successor eventually taking over his role as the Linux boss.
Linux 7.0-rc1 includes significant advancements, such as refined Rust support, faster cache clearing, and the ability to perform non-disruptive kernel updates. It also boasts updated support for both AMD and Intel silicon, alongside notable performance enhancements for RISC-V and LoongArch architectures. Among the cleanup efforts, the release also removes a legacy IBM ThinkPad modem driver from the 1990s.
Overall, the release has been described as a smooth merge window, setting the stage for the continued evolution of the Linux kernel while addressing the future of its leadership.

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Linus Torvalds has released Linux kernel 7.0-rc1, marking the end of the 7.0 merge window. The version bump is attributed humorously to Torvalds' discomfort with large numbers rather than any specific milestone. Key highlights include refined Rust language support, faster cache clearing, non-disruptive kernel live patching, updated AMD and Intel silicon support, and performance improvements for RISC-V and LoongArch architectures. A legacy IBM ThinkPad modem driver from the 1990s was also removed. The release coincides with community discussions around a Linux kernel succession plan, with Torvalds making light of eventually handing over leadership.

Linux 7.0-rc1 Released With Major Improvements and a Succession Plan in Mind

Nice update linux 7.0-rc1 sounds solid rust, non-disruptive updates cross architecture boosts ,and a lighter legacy footprint curious to see real-world performance across Ryzen/Intel/Risc etc in dev work!

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the ability to perform non-disruptive kernel updates
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I’m curious to see what this ends up looking like.

will this effect postgresql speed ? or nginx/apache https speed ?
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