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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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Christoph Hellwig steps down from maintaining DMA (git.kernel.org)

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For those unaware, Christop Hellwig is the Linux maintainer who tried to block Rust bindings for DMA.

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[–] yardy_sardley 27 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Such is the problem with dictators in any situation. A benevolent dictator might be one of the most productive ways to run a project, but at some point there has to be a successor. Even a mildly-less-benevolent dictator could cause a lot of damage. Linux needs a governance structure with checks and balances even if it means slower decision making; it's too important to let fall into the wrong hands.

[–] phoenixz 3 points 3 days ago

Fully agree with this

Any dictator at some point can cause irreparable harm, this is something that should never be able to happen.

This is coming from a huge fan of Linus, he really is a hero to me