Fedora Kernel 7.2 Test Week: Features, Known Bugs, and How to Help Test
Fedora is launching a week-long community test for Linux kernel 7.2, inviting Fedora 43 and 44 users to vet the new release before it hits stable repositories. The upstream kernel, which landed on August 16, introduces several high-demand updates including enabled Btrfs large folios, partial Apple M3 support, and AMDGPU HDMI 2.1 FRL capabilities. While developers track a specific graphics regression during LUKS encryption entry, volunteers can pull builds via Koji and run regression suites to help validate hardware compatibility. The testing window closes September 5, after which QA engineers will determine if the kernel is ready for broader distribution across supported Fedora releases.
Fedora Kernel 7.2 Test Week: Features, Known Bugs, and How to Help Test @ Linux Compatible
Fedora Kernel 7.2 Test Week: Features, Known Bugs, and How to Help Test
Fedora has initiated a week-long community test for Linux kernel 7.2, aiming to gather feedback from users of Fedora 43 and 44 before the release is finalized. The new kernel, which includes significant updates such as enabled Btrfs large folios, partial Apple M3 support, and AMDGPU HDMI 2.1 FRL capabilities, was made available upstream on August 16. Volunteers are encouraged to test the kernel, report any bugs, and provide hardware specifications, particularly regarding a known issue with LUKS encryption. The testing period will conclude on September 5, after which QA engineers will assess the kernel's readiness for wider distribution
