The Linux kernel moves to GitHub
Summary
The official repository makes Linux source code, commit history and development branches easier to find and examine locally via GitHub. A visible repository is not automatically the place where a project makes its decisions. Tools shape collaboration but do not replace governance and review culture.
Ideas
- Git was originally created to reliably support distributed Linux kernel development.
- A public mirror makes it easier to clone, link to and examine the complete history.
- Actual kernel development continues to follow mailing lists and maintainer processes.
Recommendations
- Before contributing, read the kernel documentation and the rules of the responsible subsystem.
- Use signed tags and official sources for production kernel versions.
References
Links to the original source and the Web Archive open in a new tab.