• Linus Torvalds criticized a Google contributor on the Linux kernel mailing list for his suggestions about filesystems.
  • The debate centered around the use of inodes as unique identifiers for metadata on a filesystem.
  • Torvalds’s strong language and tone in his response to the contributor were reminiscent of his past flippant attacks, for which he previously apologized.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/LP24s

  • @UpperBroccoli
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    175 months ago

    Proud of today’s code. Deeply ashamed of yesterday’s code. That is our lot in life. At least it shows us our development.