• Linus Torvalds Hits Back At Russian Trolls: Hashtag Trending for Monday, October 28, 2024

  • Oct 28 2024
  • Length: 6 mins
  • Podcast

Linus Torvalds Hits Back At Russian Trolls: Hashtag Trending for Monday, October 28, 2024

  • Summary

  • In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses major industry groups suing to block the FTC's new Click to Cancel rule designed to simplify subscription cancellations. Linus Torvalds confirms the removal of Russian Linux kernel maintainers due to compliance requirements, sparking controversy. Additionally, a San Francisco billboard campaign calls out tech companies for not financially supporting the open-source software they use. Tune in for these stories and more, including notable layoffs despite rising profits in tech companies.

    00:00 Introduction and Headlines
    00:21 FTC's Click to Cancel Rule Controversy
    01:49 Linux Kernel Maintainers Removal
    03:49 San Francisco Billboards and Open Source Funding
    04:56 Corporate Layoffs Amidst Rising Profits
    05:46 Conclusion and Contact Information

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