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Linux Kernel Surpasses 40 Million Lines


The Linux kernel has rapidly grown, reaching an impressive milestone, surpassing 40 million lines of code.

For those who love numbers and statistics, this represents a substantial leap from the 20 million lines recorded in mid-2015, effectively doubling its size in less than a decade. Yet, on closer inspection, many experts argue that separating drivers could lead to performance overhead, increased maintenance headaches, and complicated version tracking. Certainly, the Linux kernel will only keep growing, but we’re confident that Linus Torvalds has it all under control with a clear vision for its future development—the heart of our favorite operating system.

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