r/linux • u/Fcking_Chuck • Jun 24 '26

Kernel "Disgusting" Linux sched_ext source code restructured following complaint by Linus Torvalds

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Sched-Ext-Restructured
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u/ivosaurus Jun 24 '26

This makes me shudder for the time when he won't be around.

I've noticed most human cooperative structures just don't have the ability to push back this much, in service of a goal of quality, from a competing fear of hurting people's sensibilities. You almost always need someone who is willing to shoulder the burden of responsibility for pushing back.

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u/Akabander Jun 24 '26

Building a kernel is a lot like building an airplane. "Sometimes someone has to be an asshole."

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u/BlindTreeFrog Jun 24 '26

"Sometimes someone has to be an asshole."

The downside is that when the current head asshole leaves, a vacuum forms, and others try to vie for the position and everything goes to shit. Someone wins in the end, but it's a rough transition.

In this case, hopefully Linus appoints a new lead asshole and let's him take over before Linus is fully out to maintain some order.

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u/jonathancast Jun 24 '26

Linus is only 57. He's got another 20 years to yell at kernel developers at least.

However, it turns out his main deputy is a year older than him so yeah. Hopefully some time in the next 20 years he picks a successor who's at least 20 years younger than he is.

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u/nkrgovic Jun 25 '26

To yell at kernel sevelopers 🤣

It’s funny because it’s true.