Linus Torvalds released the second release candidate (RC2) for Linux Kernel 7.1. Here's what's new in Linux 7.1-rc2.

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The feature list for Linux kernel 7.1 is taking shape, and a standout addition has already landed: a new read-write NTFS driver. Now that kernel 7.0 is out, the all-seeing Eye of Torvalds has shifted ...