• Linus Torvalds added hidden tabs to Kconfig to challenge parsers that can’t handle them.
  • Tabs were intentionally added to the common Kconfig file for page sizes to expose faulty parsers.
  • Torvalds believes parsers unable to handle tabs shouldn’t be parsing kernel Kconfig files, aiming to force fixes.
  • kill_dash_nine@lemm.eeEnglish
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    9 months ago

    “ok, now add a metric shit ton of swearing and further belittle parsers who can’t deal with tabs.”