Last week Linux 7.1-rc6 was larger than Linus Torvalds wished for and for Linux 7.1-rc7 it has come in still heavier than typically seen this late in the cycle, but is shrinking and making Linus comfortable in hopefully releasing Linux 7.1 stable next Sunday...
This is a regular progress update for a minor kernel release candidate, which is part of the standard Linux development cycle.
It is not important for a strategic reader as it represents routine software development lifecycle news rather than a significant event or trend.
Nothing fundamental changes; it's a minor iteration within an ongoing software development project.
The Linux 7.1 stable kernel release moves one week closer.
Developers using the 7.1 branch will see the stable version sooner.
No significant broader impact is expected from this routine kernel update.
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