• Linus Torvalds added hidden tabs to Kconfig to challenge parsers that can’t handle them.
  • Tabs were intentionally added to the common Kconfig file for page sizes to expose faulty parsers.
  • Torvalds believes parsers unable to handle tabs shouldn’t be parsing kernel Kconfig files, aiming to force fixes.
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    7 months ago

    Spreading kindness to strangers, treating people with respect, and being a force for good on the internet is something everyone should aspire to.

    Also I ate way too much glitter than usual this one time and I’ve never been able to live it down. Embrace, extend, shine.