Linux bugs fixed per release over time: >2× rise since 2026-04

Linus Torvalds released the 7.2 kernel on August 17, after noting that the number of fixes comi [...]
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Summary

The latest Linux kernel release has seen a significant increase in the number of bugs fixed, more than doubling since 2026. This trend highlights the ongoing efforts to improve the stability and reliability of the Linux operating system.

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