For years, Torvalds has managed kernel versioning with a lighthearted logic: increase the major number only when he can no ...
It used to be that building the Linux kernel was not easy. Testing and debugging were even worse. Nowadays, it is reasonably easy to build a custom kernel and test or debug it using virtualization.
Linus Torvalds releases 6.19. Discover the 300% TCP boost, PCIe Link Encryption, Live Update Orchestrator for VMs, and more.
Linus Torvalds released the eighth release candidate (RC8) for the upcoming Linux Kernel version 6.19 on 1 February 2026.