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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.
Linus Torvalds merged a pull request into the Linux kernel on Thursday, removing the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) subsystem and various other outdated network drivers. The pull request noted that old code, including amateur radio and NFC support, has burdened core networking developers for years. Phoronix first reported the changes.
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Linux stable kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman has started using an AI-assisted fuzzing tool in a branch named 'clanker' to test the kernel codebase. The tool has already prompted fixes for vulnerabilities in subsystems like ksmbd and SMB. Patches from this effort now cover areas including USB, HID, WiFi, and networking.
Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux kernel, has criticized efforts to create rules for AI-generated code submissions, calling them pointless. In a recent email, he argued that such policies would not deter malicious contributors and urged focus on code quality instead. This stance highlights ongoing tensions in open-source development over artificial intelligence tools.
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Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel, has strongly criticized discussions about AI-generated content in kernel documentation. He called talk of 'AI slop' pointless and stupid. The comments highlight ongoing tensions around AI in open-source development.