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Asahi Linux lead developer Hector Martin resigns from Linux kernel

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/asahi-linux-lead-developer-hector-martin-resigns-from-linux-kernel.212674/

RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 Original post #1
Feb 13, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Article: - *marcan.st/2025/02/resigning-as-asahi-linux-project-lead/

Mailing list mail - *lkml.org/lkml/2025/2/7/9

I feel the guy just overworked himself. And especially with people asking for features he was not able to deliver. Although it was a bit too dramatic.
Desmond
Desmond #2
Feb 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I thought it was because he was facing resistance from other kernel developers about including Rust code in the kernel.
thetechfreak
Apr 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Anyone who feels like fighting the upstreaming fight themselves is welcome to do so.

best TLDR I guess for his exit