diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
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+++ b/Makefile
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 VERSION = 4
 PATCHLEVEL = 9
 SUBLEVEL = 0
-EXTRAVERSION = -rc6
+EXTRAVERSION = -rc7
 NAME = Psychotic Stoned Sheep
 
 # *DOCUMENTATION*