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Linus Torvalds proposes banning compilers for Linux kernel submissions

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Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, has proposed a controversial new rule for kernel submissions: developers must write their code in assembler instead of using compilers. Torvalds argues that this method demonstrates a deeper understanding of the machine's operations. However, this stance has been met with criticism, as compilers are widely accepted tools that produce predictable and reliable output. AI

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Linus Torvalds proposes banning compilers for Linux kernel submissions

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    > Here's a new rule just for you: don't use compilers for any of your kernel submissions. > Because if you can't show that you really understand what the machin

    > Here's a new rule just for you: don't use compilers for any of your kernel submissions. > Because if you can't show that you really understand what the machine is actually doing by writing your code in assembler, then I don't want to see your code contribution. You clearly aren…

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