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The Linux kernel has adopted a new code of conduct.
The link to the code of conduct is here:
It seems Linus Torvalds is also taking a break from being the top kernel maintainer:
http://lkml.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/1809.2/00117.html?print=anz [iu.edu]
The short story is Linus screwing up his scheduling to the Linux maintainers conference which was entirely rescheduled around his mistake. Then he was approached by people who are concerned about his blunt (or some consider rude) comments on the kernel dev mailing list.
I, personally, will miss Linus and I hope he gets things figured out.