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torvalds/linux
Linux kernel source tree
This is the official source tree for the Linux kernel, the core of every Linux operating system. Written in C, it manages hardware, memory, processes, and system resources, and it powers everything from phones and servers to supercomputers. The repo hosts the kernel code, build instructions, and extensive documentation for contributors and maintainers.
Why now: It came up in a Hacker News discussion titled 'GitHub Down Again?' — likely because the kernel source on GitHub becomes a talking point whenever GitHub outages occur, given how critical the project is.
Who it is for: Kernel developers, subsystem maintainers, distro packagers, security researchers, and system administrators who build or patch Linux.
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Where people talked about it
- Yhn GitHub Down Again? 3 d ago
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