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Two stable kernels for Friday

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Briefings

Greg Kroah-Hartman released two stable Linux kernel versions, 7.3.2 and 6.18.61, on November 6, 2026. Both kernels contain significant changes requiring user upgrades. The release marks a transition in the kernel development cycle, with specific versions targeting different hardware support levels.

Key points

• Greg Kroah-Hartman released two stable kernel versions: 7.3.2 and 6.18.61, both containing significant changes requiring user upgrades.
• The release occurred on November 6, 2026, and targets specific hardware support levels for different kernel versions.

Context

Greg Kroah-Hartman, the maintainer of the Linux kernel, has updated the stable branches with new features and bug fixes. This release is part of the ongoing kernel development cycle aimed at improving system stability and performance.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the release announcement itself, which does not provide technical details about the specific changes or their impact on user systems.

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