• dukatos@lemm.ee
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    27 days ago

    After Linus’ statement, I can’t be sure any more that Linux is free of NSA code… Sad times…

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      27 days ago

      Dude, it’s common knowledge that NSA has contributed significant portions of (security related) code to the kernel. No tin foil hat required.

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      27 days ago

      Just so odd how they went about the whole thing. Such an uncalculated way to do things.

      Why not wait until you have all your explanations in order backed by lawyers before doing the release? Why did they shit on the carpet first and then explained their reasons afterwards after lots of horrible attempts at justifications that completely missed the point.

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        26 days ago

        That’s Linus for you. He’s extremely misanthropic. This isn’t his first PR fuck up. Except this time his abrasiveness triggered an international incident.