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Cognitive Technology Team
Cognitive Technology Team
Apr 28, 2025 · Information Security

Linus Torvalds Criticizes Case‑Insensitive File System Support in Linux

Linus Torvalds sharply condemned the case‑insensitive file‑system feature in Linux, labeling it a massive mistake that introduces serious security risks, citing recent Bcachefs patches that finally enabled the functionality, and sparking debate among developers about the trade‑offs between compatibility and safety.

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Linus Torvalds Criticizes Case‑Insensitive File System Support in Linux