Linus Torvalds Is Sick and Tired of Your 'pointless Links' – and AI Is No Excuse
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Linus Torvalds expresses frustration with 'pointless links' in Linux kernel development, sparking discussion about the potential impact of his departure and the quality of reporting on technical issues.
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If you want to see what Linus was mad about, see: https://git.kernel.dk/cgit/linux/commit/?h=io_uring-6.17-202...
and yes, following that link only shows a commit message again.
There must be countless corporations and individuals just frothing at the mouth for when they can finally strong arm or bully their changes into a critical part of society.