A more complete explanation for the removal of those Russian Linux kernel maintainers

PhilipTheBucket@ponder.cat to Technology@beehaw.org – 33 points –
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They’re not allowed to be collaborating with people who work for certain Russian companies. It’s not a question of security, it’s a question of US law requiring US entities to punish through non-cooperation certain companies that are assisting in the war effort or whatever.

It might or might not be fair, but it isn’t up to the kernel developers, it’s a legal requirement for them.

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