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He's a hero to a cult of tech bros. He's never been my hero and there's many in the Linux space who have been calling him out and asking for a democratic succession plan for ages. He's not some all knowing perfect being.
linux has a succession plan, though?
Sort of. The plan is "convene to make a plan" 72 hours after Linus's git stops updating. I should have been a little more clear though that people have been calling for a democratic secession plan to happen now instead of when Linus passes or steps away.
ah that does make more sense
Blasphemy!!