Linux Kernel 4.14 LTS Just Around the Corner as Linus Torvalds Outs Seventh RC

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  • Post Updated: April 3, 2024

The development of the Linux 4.14 kernel, the next LTS (Long Term Support) kernel series, is almost over now that the seventh, and probably the last Release Candidate (RC) milestone hit the streets.

Linus Torvalds announced the release of Linux kernel 4.14 RC7 last evening as part of his normal Sunday announcements, giving us a heads up to what’s coming next to the development cycle of the next LTS Linux kernel branch. Long story short, he didn’t yet decide if to push the final Linux 4.14 build next week or an extra RC, which could delay the development of Linux kernel 4.15.

“Considering the issues we’ve had, I likely will do an RC8 unless this upcoming week ends up being _so_ quiet that there’s no point,” said Linus Torvalds in the mailing list annou… (read more)

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