Linus Torvalds postpones Linux 6.8 merge window after being taken offline by storms

https://www.theregister.com/2024/01/15/linux_kernel_merge_window_postponed/

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Omgarm@lemmy.world · 154 pts · 2y (5 replies)

Pfft Linux can't even deal with a bit of rain. This is why I use my abacus.

DarkenLM@kbin.social · 16 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Look at this fancy guy using an abacus. Everyone knows the superior way is to harness your own mind as your computer.

deathmetal27@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y

If only I could get some spice.

RuikkaaPrus@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 2y

I'm simply using Brain and Brain++ compilers to build and run ideas. Plus you can overclock your own neurons

ObviouslyNotBanana@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Can't trust digital computers. I'm using my mechanical calculator for gaming. Just add a wheel, divide by 0, and you'll be playing Farming sim in no time.

nickhammes@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y

If you ever finish a speedrun of Super Mario Bros on mechanical calculator you should share the results

Ozy@lemmy.world · 131 pts · 2y (8 replies)

This is why windows is better, it doesn't suffer from stormy weather. Puny Linux users and their weather based OS

darkpanda@lemmy.ca · 16 pts · 2y

I don’t know man, speaking as someone who lives in a hurricane-heavy locale we have to deal with broken windows due to storms with some regularity.

Chakravanti@sh.itjust.works · -42 pts · 2y (6 replies)

Oh yeah, I'll trust closed source instructions for MY computer over this!

And if you're ignorant and I need spell that out for : Sarcasm.

Contend6248@feddit.de · 53 pts · 2y (5 replies)

Yeah the other user was sarcastic aswell.

Chakravanti@sh.itjust.works · 47 pts · 2y (4 replies)

I couldn't tell. I'm ignorant.

wahming@monyet.cc · 5 pts · 2y (3 replies)

Was that sarcasm?

theluckyone@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 2y (2 replies)

This whole thread is sarcasm, dipped in a whipped sarcasm batter, crusted with crushed sarcasm, then deep fried in a pure sarcastic oil for a sarcastically long time until it's a nice even color. It's then drizzled with a sarcastic reduction, and presented on china with a sarcastic pattern with accompanying cutlery.

wahming@monyet.cc · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

But how can you tell, there's no /s?

theluckyone@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y

It tastes like sarcasm.

jackpot@lemmy.ml · 112 pts · 2y (4 replies)

bill gates controls the weather

bionicjoey@lemmy.ca · 40 pts · 2y (1 reply)

It's because of the COVID vaccine mind control chips he put in everyone. If he wants to cause a storm, he just makes the entire population of Norway start flapping their arms in unison, which causes atmospheric disruption that leads to storms.

jackpot@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 2y

he makes them piss actually

Murdoc@sh.itjust.works · 13 pts · 2y

Don't be silly, that's just ridiculous. He's not that powerful. But he is on the secret syndicate boards with the people that do. 😳

tgxn@lemmy.tgxn.net · 11 pts · 2y

He only controls the windows that keep it out!

autotldr@lemmings.world · 18 pts · 2y

This is the best summary I could come up with:


Linus Torvalds has indefinitely postponed the merge window for version 6.8 of the Linux kernel after a winter storm knocked out power and internet near his work-from-home location in Oregon.

On Saturday Torvalds shared news that temperatures in his area near Portland fell to 14°F (-10°C) and that the power outage was widespread.

The United States National Weather Service warned on Saturday that a winter storm had brought precipitation, strong wind and very cold temperatures.

Local media reported four to five inches of snow (10-13 cm), blocked roads, over 150,000 people left without power, disrupted public transportation, and several cold weather-related deaths.

It’s a scenario that would make one reconsider ever leaving the house, assuming adequate warmth inside the home.

Linux-watchers may recall that January would often see Torvalds head down under to attend antipodean FOSS-fest Linux.conf.au, then sneak in a little diving in local waters.


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