Linux 7.0-rc4 was released today, bringing the kernel closer to its stable debut, anticipated in approximately one month. This latest release candidate integrates critical scheduler updates, which were sent out as part of this week's "sched/urgent" pull request. Phoronix reports these updates are notable for "fixing some hangs as well as a possible performance regression on large systems." The resolution of these issues aims to enhance the stability and performance of the upcoming Linux 7.0 kernel, particularly benefiting large-scale deployments and workloads.