Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 18th Aug 2008 22:29 UTC, submitted by rlem6983
Linux project lead Linus Torvalds has said it is not easy to become a major contributor to the Linux kernel. In an email interview with ZDNet.com.au sister site ZDNet.co.uk last week, Torvalds said that, while it was relatively easy for coders and organisations to contribute small patches, the contribution of large patches, developed in isolation, could lead to both new and established contributors becoming frustrated. "The kernel is about pretty harsh technical issues, and mistakes are really frowned upon," wrote Torvalds. "In an OS kernel, there are simply more security and stability requirements, and the bar is really higher in some respects. That will inevitably also reflect in the response to patches."
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RE[2]: What would happen....
by truckweb on Wed 20th Aug 2008 10:35
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Don't worry, Linus, like all humans, will die.
So, I'm just asking if their is a backup plan, who will take on the coding of the kernel? Will it fork with IBM going it's own way and RedHat taking another route? Who knows?
I feel that when this happens, we will live with the same kernel for a while until devs regroup and decide where they want to go.
RE[3]: What would happen....
by happycamper on Wed 20th Aug 2008 19:35
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you make it sound as if Linus was 87 years old with a terminal illness, G-d forbid.