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Torvalds Slams 'hdrtest' Code as Broken and Cluttered

3/31/2025

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Linus Torvalds has voiced strong concerns over the new "hdrtest" code for the Intel Xe kernel driver, labeling it as broken. He criticized its impact on build speeds and the clutter of unnecessary files it creates. Torvalds insists that contributors must address these issues before it can be considered for reintroduction into the Linux kernel.

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Linus Torvalds has voiced strong concerns over the new "hdrtest" code for the Intel Xe kernel driver, labeling it as broken. He criticized its impact on build speeds and the clutter of unnecessary files it creates. Torvalds insists that contributors must address these issues before it can be considered for reintroduction into the Linux kernel.