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A California court ruling clarifies that GPLv2 requires source code availability but doesn't compel hardware manufacturers to enable modified software reinstallation. Linus Torvalds affirms this interpretation aligns with the Linux kernel's licensing philosophy, criticizing the Software Freedom Conservancy's broader claims.

At the Linux Plumbers Conference, NVIDIA outlined its approach to achieving automotive safety certifications for the Linux kernel without burdening upstream developers. Their strategy focuses on non-invasive changes to meet ASIL-B requirements for critical systems like self-driving vehicles and industrial robots.

A deep dive into Linux's controversial memory overcommit behavior reveals why disabling it via vm.overcommit_memory=2 creates more debuggable and reliable systems. The analysis exposes fundamental flaws in allocation guarantees and critiques popular software like Redis that depend on overcommit.

Unlike virtually every other operating system, Linux provides a stable binary interface at the kernel level. This unique design choice enables developers to build directly on the kernel without fear of breakage, fostering innovation and reliability across the entire Linux ecosystem.

The Linux kernel is often treated as a mysterious black box in technical education. This article breaks down that perception by showing how the kernel is simply a runnable program that can be directly executed, providing a hands-on approach to understanding core Linux concepts.

Linus Torvalds has stripped Bcachefs filesystem support from the Linux 6.18 kernel, removing 117k lines of code following its 'externally maintained' designation. This forces users to rely solely on DKMS modules for future compatibility, highlighting the challenges of experimental filesystem integration. The move signals stricter maintenance requirements for core kernel components.