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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Linus Torvalds on the state of Linux today and how AI figures in its future (www.zdnet.com)

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At Open Source Summit Japan, Linux and Git creator Linus Torvalds talked about Rust in Linux, Linux maintainer fatigue, and AI's future role in Linux and open-source development.

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[–] [email protected] 43 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Linus was himself a major contributor to making people steer well clear of wanting to work on the Linux kernel. I didn't need that kind of abuse in my life.

So while he is identifying a problem, it's a bit like a recovering arsonist homeowner bemoaning the scorch marks on his house.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago

As I said, his change in behaviour towards fellow developers is a welcome change. There's no doubt about that.

I just wish he would continue to rage against companies up to no good, especially for FOSS. I never want him to get mild with Nvidia, and I want him to praise AMD a bit (they deserve it, and his opinion holds value).

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Hell will freeze over before he accepts a pull request on GitHub or uses Issues for discussions. I believe his behaviour serves only to scare away contributors and embolden elitists.