Linus Torvalds
Linux kernel community drafts contingency plan for replacing Linus Torvalds
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After more than 34 years, the Linux kernel community has outlined a preliminary contingency plan to replace creator Linus Torvalds as its maintainer. The initiative, described as a 'plan for a plan,' follows discussions at the 2025 Maintainers Summit amid concerns over an aging core group of contributors. It aims to ensure smooth transitions for the project's leadership.
The Linux kernel project has implemented a new protocol to ensure its survival if creator Linus Torvalds becomes unavailable. Titled the Linux Project Continuity Document, the plan outlines an emergency governance process activated in catastrophic scenarios. This measure addresses long-standing concerns about the project's reliance on a single key figure.
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The Linux kernel community has quietly developed a succession plan to address the eventual retirement of its longtime leader, Linus Torvalds. Aging kernel maintainers acknowledge that relying on one individual to oversee everything posed long-term risks. This move aims to ensure the project's stability beyond Torvalds' involvement.
Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux operating system, sharply criticized the practice of measuring programmer productivity by lines of code during an interview. He labeled such an approach as incompetent and suggested that its proponents are unfit for tech work. The remarks unexpectedly targeted Elon Musk, whom Torvalds endorsed upon learning of the connection.
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Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux kernel, opted for an Intel Arc B580 graphics card in his ideal Linux computer setup. This choice surprised observers expecting an AMD option, as featured in a Linus Tech Tips video. The selection prioritized quiet performance over gaming-oriented hardware to support dual 6K monitors.