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Linux Kernel Policies

The cluster focuses on debates about Linux kernel development decisions, including the strict 'don't break userspace' compatibility policy, whether specific features or code belong in the kernel, and pushback from kernel developers.

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livejournal.com e.g twitter.com rockylinux.org HTTP GET redhat.com OS FOSDEM github.com kernel linux kernel linux user space userspace drivers optimizations modules bsds code

Sample Comments

ams6110 • Feb 22, 2018 • View on HN

Kernel code is not my area. Is this substantially different from how Linux is addressing the issue?

forbiddenlake • Jun 18, 2024 • View on HN

Yes, for example, the alternative kernel, Zen, did so.https://github.com/zen-kernel/zen-kernel/issues/344

vuavu • Aug 30, 2023 • View on HN

Linux kernel working against their users? Why?

pjmlp • Aug 24, 2023 • View on HN

Linux kernel is only an implementation detail, doing so would prevent a future Zirkon migration.

knorker • Oct 3, 2019 • View on HN

Is this a joke, or a true objection to improving the kernel?

moonbug • Aug 30, 2021 • View on HN

Can't see why this needs to be in the kernel

20after4 • Dec 3, 2025 • View on HN

If it's good enough for the Linux kernel, it's good enough.

xxpor • Sep 9, 2021 • View on HN

That's pretty typical for things in the kernel ecosystem.

yjftsjthsd-h • Jan 30, 2023 • View on HN

What benefit are you seeing in putting it in the kernel?

Retr0spectrum • Jun 28, 2016 • View on HN

Can someone explain why being in-kernel is considered a feature?