Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, is renowned not only for his technical prowess but also for his famously direct and often abrasive feedback on code submissions. His critiques, while sometimes harsh, are generally aimed at maintaining the high quality and integrity of the Linux kernel, a cornerstone of modern computing. Developers contributing to the kernel are well-aware that their work might face sharp scrutiny, a process Torvalds sees as necessary for robust development. This reputation for bluntness recently set the stage for a memorable interaction with engineers from Intel, a major contributor to the Linux kernel. The exchange began when Torvalds encountered a piece of Intel code within the kernel that failed to meet his standards. True to form, he didn't mince words, reportedly describing the problematic code using colourful language that included the phrase
