#linux72rc1 — Public Fediverse posts

Linux 7.2 RC7 is expected to release this week

This week, Linux 7.2 is expected to complete the release candidate cycle with the seventh (and the last) release candidate being planned for tomorrow’s release. Linux 7.1 and other supported Linux version series were receiving updates to implement bug fixes and other general improvements to different kernel components.

We are currently closer to the stable version, because a stable version of Linux usually gets released after seven release candidates. When the seventh release candidate gets released, you’ll be able to experience some of the changes made since the sixth release candidate:

• HWMON fixes for Linux 7.2 RC7
• Added support for Zenaim Leverless gaming controller for fighting games
• PTDUMP use-after-free fixes
• Various improvements made to the seventh release candidate

Release candidate versions of Linux are available in the source code form, and you can build the kernel for your system so that you can try it out and report any bugs that manifest, especially with new hardware.

Linux 7.2 RC7 is expected to be released early Monday.

Linux 7.2 RC7 is expected to release this week

This week, Linux 7.2 is expected to complete the release candidate cycle with the seventh (and the last) release candidate being planned for tomorrow’s release. Linux 7.1 and other supported Linux version series were receiving updates to implement bug fixes and other general improvements to different kernel components.

We are currently closer to the stable version, because a stable version of Linux usually gets released after seven release candidates. When the seventh release candidate gets released, you’ll be able to experience some of the changes made since the sixth release candidate:

• HWMON fixes for Linux 7.2 RC7
• Added support for Zenaim Leverless gaming controller for fighting games
• PTDUMP use-after-free fixes
• Various improvements made to the seventh release candidate

Release candidate versions of Linux are available in the source code form, and you can build the kernel for your system so that you can try it out and report any bugs that manifest, especially with new hardware.

Linux 7.2 RC7 is expected to be released early Monday.

Linux 7.2 RC6 is expected to release this week

This week, Linux 7.2 is expected to complete the release candidate cycle with the sixth release candidate being planned for tomorrow’s release. Linux 7.1 and other supported Linux version series were receiving updates to implement bug fixes and other general improvements to different kernel components.

We are currently closer to the stable version, because a stable version of Linux usually gets released after seven release candidates. When the fifth release candidate gets released, you’ll be able to experience some of the changes made since the fifth release candidate:

• Fixed some AMD Zen 5 CPUs being recognized as Zen 6 CPUs
• Some Western Digital SATA Drives should work properly with driver fixes
• Some more sound fixes for more devices
• Various improvements made to the sixth release candidate

Release candidate versions of Linux are available in the source code form, and you can build the kernel for your system so that you can try it out and report any bugs that manifest, especially with new hardware.

Linux 7.2 RC6 is expected to be released early Monday.

Linux 7.2 RC6 is expected to release this week

This week, Linux 7.2 is expected to complete the release candidate cycle with the sixth release candidate being planned for tomorrow’s release. Linux 7.1 and other supported Linux version series were receiving updates to implement bug fixes and other general improvements to different kernel components.

We are currently closer to the stable version, because a stable version of Linux usually gets released after seven release candidates. When the fifth release candidate gets released, you’ll be able to experience some of the changes made since the fifth release candidate:

• Fixed some AMD Zen 5 CPUs being recognized as Zen 6 CPUs
• Some Western Digital SATA Drives should work properly with driver fixes
• Some more sound fixes for more devices
• Various improvements made to the sixth release candidate

Release candidate versions of Linux are available in the source code form, and you can build the kernel for your system so that you can try it out and report any bugs that manifest, especially with new hardware.

Linux 7.2 RC6 is expected to be released early Monday.

Linux 7.2 RC5 is expected to release this week

This week, Linux 7.2 is expected to complete the release candidate cycle with the fifth release candidate being planned for tomorrow’s release. Linux 7.1 was receiving updates to implement bug fixes and other general improvements to different kernel components.

We are currently halfway to the stable version, because a stable version of Linux usually gets released after seven release candidates. When the fifth release candidate gets released, you’ll be able to experience some of the changes made, including the sound fixes, since the fourth release candidate:

• Fixing silent streams with the Intel HDMI keep-alive silent mode. This fixes code added back in 2022 for Alder Lake and DG2/Alchemist hardware.
• A fix for detecting the internal digital microphone on the AMD-powered MSI Vector A16 HX A8WIG laptop.
• Adding some new Sound Open Firmware quirks for new Dell XPS Wildcat Lake and Dell XPS Panther Lake models to enable the sidecar amp configuration.
• The HP ZBook 8 G2a laptop needs an inverted LED quirk handling for opposite speaker mute LED polarity.
• A fixed rate quirk for the JBL Quantum650 Wireless headset.
• More pop noise quirks for the Dell Pro QC1255.
• A quirk for the HP EliteBook 830 G8 (8AB8) to enable the mute LED.
• Fixing speakers on the Lunnen Ground 14.
• Fixing speakers on the Alienware x16 R2.
• Fixing some ASUS TUF ACP70-based systems like the TUF Gaming Vivobook 18 and TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA so the SoundWire driver is properly loaded on those platforms.
• A quirk for the HP Pavilion x360 to deal with silent output.
• Various improvements made to the fourth release candidate

Release candidate versions of Linux are available in the source code form, and you can build the kernel for your system so that you can try it out and report any bugs that manifest, especially with new hardware.

Linux 7.2 RC4 is expected to be released early Monday.

Linux 7.2 RC5 is expected to release this week

This week, Linux 7.2 is expected to complete the release candidate cycle with the fifth release candidate being planned for tomorrow’s release. Linux 7.1 was receiving updates to implement bug fixes and other general improvements to different kernel components.

We are currently halfway to the stable version, because a stable version of Linux usually gets released after seven release candidates. When the fifth release candidate gets released, you’ll be able to experience some of the changes made, including the sound fixes, since the fourth release candidate:

• Fixing silent streams with the Intel HDMI keep-alive silent mode. This fixes code added back in 2022 for Alder Lake and DG2/Alchemist hardware.
• A fix for detecting the internal digital microphone on the AMD-powered MSI Vector A16 HX A8WIG laptop.
• Adding some new Sound Open Firmware quirks for new Dell XPS Wildcat Lake and Dell XPS Panther Lake models to enable the sidecar amp configuration.
• The HP ZBook 8 G2a laptop needs an inverted LED quirk handling for opposite speaker mute LED polarity.
• A fixed rate quirk for the JBL Quantum650 Wireless headset.
• More pop noise quirks for the Dell Pro QC1255.
• A quirk for the HP EliteBook 830 G8 (8AB8) to enable the mute LED.
• Fixing speakers on the Lunnen Ground 14.
• Fixing speakers on the Alienware x16 R2.
• Fixing some ASUS TUF ACP70-based systems like the TUF Gaming Vivobook 18 and TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA so the SoundWire driver is properly loaded on those platforms.
• A quirk for the HP Pavilion x360 to deal with silent output.
• Various improvements made to the fourth release candidate

Release candidate versions of Linux are available in the source code form, and you can build the kernel for your system so that you can try it out and report any bugs that manifest, especially with new hardware.

Linux 7.2 RC4 is expected to be released early Monday.

Linux 7.2 RC4 is expected to release this week

This week, Linux 7.2 is expected to complete the release candidate cycle with the fourth release candidate being planned for tomorrow’s release. Linux 7.1 was receiving updates to implement bug fixes and other general improvements to different kernel components.

We are currently halfway to the stable version, because a stable version of Linux usually gets released after seven release candidates. When the fourth release candidate gets released, you’ll be able to experience some of the changes made since the third release candidate:

• Various improvements made to the fourth release candidate

Release candidate versions of Linux are available in the source code form, and you can build the kernel for your system so that you can try it out and report any bugs that manifest, especially with new hardware.

Linux 7.2 RC4 is expected to be released early Monday.

Linux 7.2 RC4 is expected to release this week

This week, Linux 7.2 is expected to complete the release candidate cycle with the fourth release candidate being planned for tomorrow’s release. Linux 7.1 was receiving updates to implement bug fixes and other general improvements to different kernel components.

We are currently halfway to the stable version, because a stable version of Linux usually gets released after seven release candidates. When the fourth release candidate gets released, you’ll be able to experience some of the changes made since the third release candidate:

• Various improvements made to the fourth release candidate

Release candidate versions of Linux are available in the source code form, and you can build the kernel for your system so that you can try it out and report any bugs that manifest, especially with new hardware.

Linux 7.2 RC4 is expected to be released early Monday.

Linux 7.2 RC3 is expected to release this week

This week, Linux 7.2 is expected to complete the release candidate cycle with the third release candidate being planned for tomorrow’s release. Linux 7.1 was receiving updates to implement bug fixes and other general improvements to different kernel components.

When the second release candidate gets released, you’ll be able to experience some of the changes made since the first release candidate:

• Display detection code has been improved so that the x86 VGA display fallback code is fixed. The default VGA selection code has been improved because, on some systems where multiple graphics cards have been installed, might have a VGA compatible device but not actually used for display, resulting in multiple displays being a “boot display” according to the attribute, confusing userspace.
• Various improvements made to the third release candidate

Release candidate versions of Linux are available in the source code form, and you can build the kernel for your system so that you can try it out and report any bugs that manifest, especially with new hardware.

Linux 7.2 RC3 is expected to be released early Monday.

Linux 7.2 RC3 is expected to release this week

This week, Linux 7.2 is expected to complete the release candidate cycle with the third release candidate being planned for tomorrow’s release. Linux 7.1 was receiving updates to implement bug fixes and other general improvements to different kernel components.

When the second release candidate gets released, you’ll be able to experience some of the changes made since the first release candidate:

• Display detection code has been improved so that the x86 VGA display fallback code is fixed. The default VGA selection code has been improved because, on some systems where multiple graphics cards have been installed, might have a VGA compatible device but not actually used for display, resulting in multiple displays being a “boot display” according to the attribute, confusing userspace.
• Various improvements made to the third release candidate

Release candidate versions of Linux are available in the source code form, and you can build the kernel for your system so that you can try it out and report any bugs that manifest, especially with new hardware.

Linux 7.2 RC3 is expected to be released early Monday.

Linux 7.2 RC2 is expected to release this week

This week, Linux 7.2 is expected to complete the release candidate cycle with the second release candidate being planned for tomorrow’s release. Linux 7.1 was receiving updates to implement bug fixes and other general improvements to different kernel components.

When the second release candidate gets released, you’ll be able to experience some of the changes made since the first release candidate:

• Linux 7.2 RC2 will raise the RISC-V CPU core limit to 256 cores from 64 cores. This impacts static memory allocations and slightly increases kernel memory consumption. This was done at the request of SpacemiT as the RVA23 RISC-V server has been produced, which utilizes 128 cores in the SG2042-based Sophgo Pisces CPU. This core limit increase is applied to 64-bit builds for the new firmware. This doesn’t apply to older firmware.
• The BPF code in the kernel has been hardened against JIT spraying attacks. This increases security, as the indirect branch predictors now get flushed before reusing the JIT code.
• Various improvements made to the second release candidate

Release candidate versions of Linux are available in the source code form, and you can build the kernel for your system so that you can try it out and report any bugs that manifest, especially with new hardware.

Linux 7.2 RC2 is expected to be released early Monday.

Linux 7.2 RC2 is expected to release this week

This week, Linux 7.2 is expected to complete the release candidate cycle with the second release candidate being planned for tomorrow’s release. Linux 7.1 was receiving updates to implement bug fixes and other general improvements to different kernel components.

When the second release candidate gets released, you’ll be able to experience some of the changes made since the first release candidate:

• Linux 7.2 RC2 will raise the RISC-V CPU core limit to 256 cores from 64 cores. This impacts static memory allocations and slightly increases kernel memory consumption. This was done at the request of SpacemiT as the RVA23 RISC-V server has been produced, which utilizes 128 cores in the SG2042-based Sophgo Pisces CPU. This core limit increase is applied to 64-bit builds for the new firmware. This doesn’t apply to older firmware.
• The BPF code in the kernel has been hardened against JIT spraying attacks. This increases security, as the indirect branch predictors now get flushed before reusing the JIT code.
• Various improvements made to the second release candidate

Release candidate versions of Linux are available in the source code form, and you can build the kernel for your system so that you can try it out and report any bugs that manifest, especially with new hardware.

Linux 7.2 RC2 is expected to be released early Monday.

Linux 7.2 RC1 is expected to release this week

This week, Linux 7.2 is expected to start the release candidate cycle with the first release candidate being planned for tomorrow’s release. Linux 7.1 was released two weeks ago as a stable release, which got two updates afterwards to implement bug fixes and other general improvements to different kernel components.

When the first release candidate gets released, we will provide you with more complete changelogs, but here are three of the most striking changes done in this version of Linux:

• Performance for AMD EPYC Sorano has seen a massive increase in several areas, including localhost network processing and stress tests. This test was performed on an AMD EPYC 8635P processor with 84 cores and 168 threads, and TCP and QUIC protocol benchmarks show increased performance in Linux 7.2 over the stable release of Linux 7.1.
• Linux 7.2 has seen some deprecations and removals when it comes to very old drivers and code, including the Hercules Monochrome graphics cards that are more than 40 years old, the ancient AppleTalk protocol, and some more remnants of i486 platform code as they age.
• Linux 7.2 also gets prepared for many networking hardware, including Neighbor Awareness Networking (Wi-Fi Aware) for securely discovering and pairing with other devices without relying on traditional routers, Bluetooth, or an internet connection. It also brings support for Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn), which is an Ultra High Reliability (UHR) standard that focuses on reliability rather than speed.

Linux 7.2 RC1 is expected to be released early Monday.

Linux 7.2 RC1 is expected to release this week

This week, Linux 7.2 is expected to start the release candidate cycle with the first release candidate being planned for tomorrow’s release. Linux 7.1 was released two weeks ago as a stable release, which got two updates afterwards to implement bug fixes and other general improvements to different kernel components.

When the first release candidate gets released, we will provide you with more complete changelogs, but here are three of the most striking changes done in this version of Linux:

• Performance for AMD EPYC Sorano has seen a massive increase in several areas, including localhost network processing and stress tests. This test was performed on an AMD EPYC 8635P processor with 84 cores and 168 threads, and TCP and QUIC protocol benchmarks show increased performance in Linux 7.2 over the stable release of Linux 7.1.
• Linux 7.2 has seen some deprecations and removals when it comes to very old drivers and code, including the Hercules Monochrome graphics cards that are more than 40 years old, the ancient AppleTalk protocol, and some more remnants of i486 platform code as they age.
• Linux 7.2 also gets prepared for many networking hardware, including Neighbor Awareness Networking (Wi-Fi Aware) for securely discovering and pairing with other devices without relying on traditional routers, Bluetooth, or an internet connection. It also brings support for Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn), which is an Ultra High Reliability (UHR) standard that focuses on reliability rather than speed.

Linux 7.2 RC1 is expected to be released early Monday.