Linus Torvalds, the founder of Linux, has rejected a code submission for the RISC-V architecture sent by Google engineer Palmer Dabbelt, labeling it as "subpar". This was reported by Tom's Hardware. The request for inclusion in the Linux kernel 6.17 was made on August 8, but Torvalds harshly criticized both the quality of the code and the timing of the submission.

In his comments, Torvalds noted that he had requested submissions in advance due to a planned trip, adding, "If you can't follow this rule, at least make your request high quality". He pointed out that the code included changes to general header files that had no direct relation to RISC-V, deeming them "things that should never be sent, especially at the end of a merge window".

Torvalds also stated that the submitted code "makes the world a worse place" and warned the developer: "No late requests and no junk outside the RISC-V tree". He advised preparing contributions for Linux 6.18 in advance and without unnecessary elements.

The community's reaction to Torvalds' blunt tone has been mixed. Some view his directness as effective, while others emphasize the importance of constructive dialogue. Despite the criticism, Torvalds provided specific examples of errors, allowing his comments to be seen not just as emotional reactions but as technical evaluations.