Linux 7.3-rc2 Released Following Another Busy Week

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The `Linux 7.3-rc2 test kernel was released on September 6, 2026. This version aims to complete code merging before the stable v7.3 kernel is released in late October, after the Linux 7.3 merge window ends. Current development progress is moving towards the final goal of a stable version by mid-October.

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P Phoronix en 2026-09-07 06:22

The Linux 7.3-rc2 test kernel was released today, with the aim of completing the merge before the stable v7.3 kernel in late October. This version was launched after the Linux 7.3 merge window ended last Saturday, and current efforts are progressing towards the goal of a stable v7.3 kernel in the second half of October.