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User considers NetBSD over Linux due to AI kernel concerns

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A user is considering migrating from Linux to NetBSD due to concerns about AI integration in the Linux kernel. Their primary worry is the package management system, as they have relied on Debian's robust dependency tracking for two decades and are seeking similar functionality within the BSD ecosystem. AI

RANK_REASON User expresses a personal preference and concern about AI in an operating system kernel, which does not constitute a significant industry event.

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User considers NetBSD over Linux due to AI kernel concerns

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Thinking about switching to # NetBSD to avoid # Linux # AI tainted kernel, and the thing that is worrying me most is package managers. I've been using # Debian

    Thinking about switching to # NetBSD to avoid # Linux # AI tainted kernel, and the thing that is worrying me most is package managers. I've been using # Debian and derivatives for about twenty years mainly because of its excellent package manager. Is there anything which does sim…

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