Why “Torvalds” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
Sorry, I don't feel the need to proof anything to you. Was trying to have a interesting conversation. And I mean no wonder github is drowning in garbage, now that anyone can "co…
by lukan · Oct 6, 2026
It is the norm for capable developers. You don't need AI slop for it. Linus Torvalds took a week or two off to out-build the version control industry. Competent developers have,…
by elendilm · Oct 5, 2026
Terms which famously caused Linus Torvalds to tell them to FU.
by hobo123 · Oct 4, 2026
Will Linus torvalds piss this Dev off with childish behaviour, causing the dev to leave kernel dev? Only time will tell
by bcjdjsndon · Oct 4, 2026
That's a very uncharitable read! I just read it as people having different priorities and yes, some of those being online brainrot (that I also partake in), alongside various me…
by KronisLV · Oct 4, 2026
>Absolutely based. Finally someone of stature in the industry calling this whole fear overblown. Linus Torvalds was also in the same ballpark with his take on AI, as are the nor…
by PorciiVorbesc · Oct 3, 2026
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Torvalds is a constructed Swedish/Finnish family name, created by journalist and poet Ole Torvalds, who fashioned it from his middle name. It may refer to: Read more on Wikipedia