Linus Torvalds, who left the Linux community and said, ``I learn about people's feelings,'' returns after a month-long hiatus.
Linus Torvalds, who had distanced himself from the Linux community by saying, ``I study people's feelings,'' announced that he would be returning to the community 36 days later. Since this incident occurred after a number of problematic behaviors occurred, there seem to be mixed opinions as to how it happened.
Linus Torvalds Returns to Linux After Time Off for Being a Jerk | News & Opinion | PCMag.com
The problem began when the annual Linux kernel conference schedule was rescheduled due to a 'mistake' by Torvalds. According to Torvalds, although it was his mistake to make other plans for the day, he decided that ``it would be okay if I didn't go this year.'' However, as a result, the meeting was rescheduled at short notice to accommodate Mr. Torvalds.
The truth behind this incident is that while Mr. Torvalds' decision was taken lightly and thought that everything would be fine, the community panicked and said, ``There's no meeting that Mr. Torvalds won't attend.'' As a result of this incident, Mr. Torvalds came to believe that he was unable to read the feelings of others, and on September 26, 2018, he sent an email stating that he would take an irregular period of rest to reevaluate himself. was being sent to.
Bookworm: Linus apologizes for his past actions and says he will temporarily step down from his position as kernel maintainer and study people's feelings.
https://cpplover.blogspot.com/2018/09/linus.html
In short, there are two issues.
One is my reaction to my mess with the Maintenance Summit schedule. Actually, I made a mistake by getting the date wrong, but to be honest, I was hoping that I wouldn't have to attend the Kernel Summit, which I've been attending for the past 20 years or so.
In reality, the summit was rescheduled and my idea that they could do it without me was overturned. But this situation has sparked another debate. This is the second item on the agenda, and I just noticed. I guess I can't read people's feelings.
Basically, it's a 'look at yourself in the mirror' moment.
Take some time off and learn from someone else how to understand other people's emotions and how to respond appropriately.
Mr. Torvald's email can be viewed on the following page.
Linux 4.19-rc4 released, an apology, and a maintainership note - Linus Torvalds
https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/CA+55aFy+Hv9O5citAawS+mVZO+ywCKd9NQ2wxUmGsz9ZJzqgJQ@mail.gmail.com/
An email was sent on October 22nd announcing that Mr. Torvalds would be returning to the community. The email in which Greg Crowe-Hartman, a key figure in Linux kernel development and was in charge of development during Torvald's absence, declared Torvald's return can be viewed on the following page.
LKML: Greg KH: Linux 4.19
https://lkml.org/lkml/2018/10/22/184
Mr. Torvalds has often been criticized for his harsh opinions and disrespectful attitude, and there was a certain atrophying atmosphere within the community. Mr. Torvalds has shown that he refuses to use 'fake politeness' or soften his expressions, and in the past he has expressed anger by giving the middle finger to chipmaker NVIDIA for changing its attitude toward Linux. Also stated. You can see the situation at around 49 minutes 30 seconds of the movie below.
Aalto Talk with Linus Torvalds [Full-length] - YouTube
But even here, Torvalds finally decided to take a break and return. In the email, Clough-Hartman announced measures to create a 'more welcoming community' by improving the Linux community's code of conduct and ensuring that all contributors are treated with respect and dignity. I am. Although there seems to be some criticism regarding its effectiveness and Mr. Torvalds' return after only 36 days, there is no doubt that the future will be an important period for Mr. Torvalds.
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