'For many such issues the simplest mitigation is to stop calling the buggyfunction. Killswitch provides that': Experts propose Linux kernel "killswitch" following worrying recent security issues A maintainer wants a first-aid kit for the Linux kernel and a proposal is currently being reviewed. #Linux_kernel #Linux #simplest_mitigation #stop_calling #Experts_propose #propose_Linux #buggyfunction
A killswitch has been pitched for the Linux kernel that could shut down vulnerable functions while users wait for patches Is the 'nuclear option' sometimes the best one? #Linux_kernel #Linux #nuclear #nuclear_option #vulnerable_functions #users_wait
Linux kernel maintainer says AI has suddenly become useful for devs: 'We can't ignore this stuff. It's coming up, and it's getting better' Though that's primarily for security reports and code reviews at the moment. #stuff #Linux_kernel #Linux #devs #kernel_maintainer #kernel #maintainer
The 'grey and old' Linux kernel community finally has a succession plan for when Linus Torvalds retires - so who will be the new 'Organizer'? After decades under one leader, Linux creates a written emergency process defining who coordinates decisions. #Linus_Torvalds #Torvalds_retires #Linux_kernel #Organizer #kernel_community #community_finally #succession_plan
