The founder of Linux, Linus Torvalds, has turned down a code submission for the RISC-V architecture from Google engineer Palmer Dabbelt, labeling it as "garbage". According to Tom's Hardware, the request for inclusion was filed on August 8, but Torvalds sharply criticized both its quality and submission timing.
In his comments, Torvalds noted that he had requested submissions be sent in advance due to a planned trip, adding: "If you can't adhere to this rule, at least make the submission quality better". He pointed out that the code included changes to general header files that were unrelated to RISC-V and termed them "things that should never have been sent, especially at the end of the merge window".
Torvalds also remarked that the submitted code "makes the world a worse place" and warned the developer: "No late requests and no garbage outside of the RISC-V tree". He advised preparing contributions for Linux version 6.18 ahead of time and without extraneous elements.
The community's reaction to Torvalds' blunt tone has been mixed. Some find his straightforwardness effective, while others emphasize the importance of constructive dialogue. Despite the criticism, Torvalds provided specific examples of errors, allowing his comments to be seen not just as an emotional response but as a technical assessment.
