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Three new stable kernels for Tuesday
Publication: LWN.net
Author: jzb
Source published: 10/11/2026, 19:06:06 UTC
Briefing created: 11/11/2026, 11:00:32 UTC
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Briefings
Greg Kroah-Hartman released three stable Linux kernel versions on November 10, 2026: 7.3.4 with over 1,250 patches, 6.18.63 with over 860 patches, and 6.12.117 with over 1,530 patches. Users are encouraged to upgrade these kernels.
Key points
- Greg Kroah-Hartman released three stable Linux kernel versions on November 10, 2026: 7.3.4, 6.18.63, and 6.12.117.
- The 7.3.4 kernel contains more than 1,250 patches, while 6.18.63 contains more than 860 patches.
Context
Greg Kroah-Hartman, the Linux kernel maintainer, has updated the stable kernel series with new patches to improve system stability and performance.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the release date and patch counts; no specific user impact data, adoption rates, or security vulnerability details are provided.
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