The stable Linux 7.1 kernel is just days away if testing stays on track. Discover what fixes made the cut for AMD Zen6, Lenovo, and MSI hardware before the rollout.
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Linus Torvalds signals a potential next-week stable release for Linux 7.1, dropping an optimized rc7 with crucial AMD and laptop hardware fixes.
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