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  • Linus Torvalds added hidden tabs to Kconfig to challenge parsers that can't handle them.
  • Tabs were intentionally added to the common Kconfig file for page sizes to expose faulty parsers.
  • Torvalds believes parsers unable to handle tabs shouldn't be parsing kernel Kconfig files, aiming to force fixes.
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[-] OtisRamflow@lemm.ee 140 points 7 months ago

Thanks for your insight, fartsparkles.

[-] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 27 points 7 months ago

Please make fartsparkles the new rimjobsteve. Pretty please?

[-] fartsparkles@sh.itjust.works 17 points 7 months ago

Spreading kindness to strangers, treating people with respect, and being a force for good on the internet is something everyone should aspire to.

Also I ate way too much glitter than usual this one time and I’ve never been able to live it down. Embrace, extend, shine.

[-] bigmclargehuge@lemmy.world 11 points 7 months ago
[-] fartsparkles@sh.itjust.works 7 points 7 months ago

I mean, it wasn’t an unhealthy amount!

[-] Vilian@lemmy.ca 3 points 7 months ago
[-] fiercekitten@lemm.ee 7 points 6 months ago

I need more fartsparkles in my life.

[-] Iapar@feddit.de 3 points 6 months ago
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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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