Software Versioning

Linus Torvalds signals Linux kernel 7.0 release is imminent

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Linus Torvalds has announced that the Linux kernel will jump to version 7.0 after the 6.x series concludes, marking a cosmetic but symbolic milestone for the open-source project. The decision follows established versioning practices to keep minor numbers manageable, with no major technical overhaul tied to the change. Ongoing developments include expanded Rust integration and hardware support enhancements.