Linux 4.6 imminent

Linus Torvalds says Linux 4.6rc5 is so stable the usual rc7 may not happen.

“rc5 is bigger than rc4 was, but rc4 really was tiny,” writes the Lord Of Linux. “ If things continue this way, this might be one of those rare releases that don't even get to rc7. At least that's how it feels now, although to be honest I suspect that even if things continue this calm I'd do the normal rc7 just because there's no particular hurry or reason not to.”

This week's release candidate is mostly drivers. ®