Linus Torvalds famously compared documentation to sex, stating that when it’s good, it’s exceptional, but when it’s poor, it’s still better than nothing. This perspective highlights a prevalent issue
A new California law mandates that all operating systems, including Linux, implement age verification during account setup starting January 1, 2027. Assembly Bill No. 1043 requires users to provide th
Serial Line Internet Protocol - Wikipedia
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The Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) is an encapsulation method for Internet Protocol (IP) designed for use over serial ports and router connections, documented in RFC 1055. While SLIP has largely
The case for gatekeeping, or: why medieval guilds had it figured out
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Open source maintainers are overwhelmed by low-quality, AI-generated contribution requests that clutter their repositories, detracting from genuine engagement. This situation echoes historical guild s
At the Open Source Summit Japan, Linus Torvalds expressed his growing belief in AI as a valuable tool for maintaining Linux code, particularly for automated patch checking and code review. While he ac