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Can the Linux kernel sustain 30 more years of growth? Toward mitigating bottlenecks in its development model

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: The Linux kernel, a cornerstone of modern computing and Free Software, forms the foundation of the GNU/Linux ecosystem and critical services like the Internet. Its development model integrates diverse workflows that extend beyond technical concerns. Despite its success, the project relies on key individuals and ad-hoc tools, raising sustainability and workforce renewal concerns. Moreover, known challenges within its development model remain underexplored in academic research. This paper presents ongoing efforts to develop taxonomies that describe these workflows, aiming to identify bottlenecks and guide the creation of Free Software tools to support the kernel long-term sustainability.

DOI: 10.5753/sbes.2025.11607

Authors: David Tadokoro, Rodrigo Siqueira, Paulo Meirelles

Institution: Universidade de São Paulo

Language: English

Topic: Open Source Software Innovations

Subfield: Computer Science Applications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Funders: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Universidade de São Paulo

Award: Trends on high performance computing, from resource management to new computer architectures

OpenAlex ID: W4414984223

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