Linus Torvalds confesses to forgetting Linux 6.14 release
- Linus Torvalds forgot to release version 6.14 of the Linux kernel on the scheduled date.
- He described this oversight as 'pure incompetence' during his communication on March 24.
- Despite the delay, the overall development of version 6.14 was smooth, and the community remains confident in Torvalds' leadership.
On March 24, 2025, Linus Torvalds, the lead developer of the Linux kernel, publicly acknowledged that he had failed to release version 6.14 as scheduled the previous day. Normally, Torvalds adheres to a disciplined routine of sharing release candidates and full versions of Linux kernels on Sunday afternoons. His schedule generally includes prior notice should he be indisposed due to work or travel commitments, ensuring that the community is informed about potential delays. However, his post from March 16 did not indicate any upcoming interruptions, as he expressed expectations of releasing the final version by the following weekend. Despite this expectation, the March 23 deadline came and went without any announcement from Torvalds. He later addressed the missed release on March 24 through a social media update, where he lamented his