Context about Linus Torvalds and the Linux kernel?

[mbod]

FYI

The MAINTAINERS file from kernel 6.12-rc4 lists 3748 individuals. With no *.ru email addresses.

The MAINTAINERS file for kernel 6.11.5 lists 3721 individuals including 18 with *.ru email addresses.

This does not look like a big issue with regard to work force missing.

[BluishHumility]

@EscFrPls

No thanks, we’ve forgotten what an open Linux community is. We don’t have to prove or justify anything to anyone.

There is freedom in open source, but it certainly does not permit people to do whatever they want. People and organizations working in open source still need to abide by applicable laws, which in many cases does require proving or justifying things.

@EscFrPls

This is a very important moment for the whole Linux community, unfortunately we will see an exodus of people from the core of Opensource and not only… I am very sad about this…

No need to be sad, I think you are overreacting. This “news” sounds like little more than some paperwork needed to be straightened out so the team can show they are in compliance with the law. It does not seem like a significant event like you have suggested; rather, more of a tempest in a teacup.

@winnyace

This topic is very deeply political […] I think the topic has ran its course.

I agree there is not much to discuss here without the political aspect of this news becoming the focus of the conversation, so I will get this one closed down.