# Linus Torvalds on The No Agenda Show Linus Torvalds comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2012 to September 2018. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** January 2012 – September 2018 - **Related topics:** [Linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md), [Open Source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [Code Of Conduct](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code-of-conduct.md), [Backdoors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backdoors.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [European Parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [Finland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/finland.md), [Karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [Nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [Social Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Linux Code of Conduct, Linus Torvalds Controversy - **Episode:** [1072: Adultism is Real](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1072-adultism-is-real.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-27 - **Time:** 1:43:39–1:47:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1072-adultism-is-real/chapter/linux-code-of-conduct-linus-torvalds-controversy.md Linus Torvalds steps away from the Linux project to reflect on his behavior following the adoption of a new "Code of Conduct." The move is seen as part of a broader social justice movement within the open-source community. There are concerns that developers might use "kill switches" to retract their code from the kernel if they disagree with the new political direction. Keywords: [linus torvalds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linus-torvalds.md), [linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md), [code of conduct](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code-of-conduct.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [social justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md) ### Linus Torvalds, Linux Kernel Leadership Break - **Episode:** [1070: Alexa in a Lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1070-alexa-in-a-lexus.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-20 - **Time:** 59:32–1:01:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1070-alexa-in-a-lexus/chapter/linus-torvalds-linux-kernel-leadership-break.md Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, announced he is stepping away from the project to seek help for his "abusive" and confrontational behavior toward other developers. This shift in the open-source community is viewed as a surprising departure from Torvalds' long-standing leadership style. The hosts speculate whether this is a genuine realization or a strategic exit. Keywords: [linus torvalds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linus-torvalds.md), [linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), kernel, [code of conduct](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code-of-conduct.md) ### Linus Torvalds and NSA Backdoor Inquiries - **Episode:** [566: Bots & Girls!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/566-bots-girls.md) - **Published:** 2013-11-17 - **Time:** 31:39–34:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/566-bots-girls/chapter/linus-torvalds-and-nsa-backdoor-inquiries.md During a European Parliament session, the father of Linus Torvalds suggested that his son had been approached by the NSA regarding backdoors in the Linux operating system. Torvalds reportedly responded "no" while nodding his head "yes," implying legal restrictions prevented a truthful verbal disclosure. Keywords: [linus torvalds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linus-torvalds.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md), [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [backdoors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backdoors.md) ### Finnish Speeding Fines and Relationship Karma - **Episode:** [373: Paraphilia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/373-paraphilia.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-12 - **Time:** 1:44:34–1:48:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/373-paraphilia/chapter/finnish-speeding-fines-and-relationship-karma.md The hosts discuss the Finnish system of calculating speeding fines based on income, referencing a rumor about Linus Torvalds receiving massive fines. They also process several "de-douching" requests and provide relationship karma for listeners in Helsinki and Indiana. The segment concludes with a thank you to all "No Agenda Minute Men." Keywords: [finland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/finland.md), speeding fines, [linus torvalds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linus-torvalds.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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