Challenges Around Long-Term Kernel Maintenance

Explore the complexities of maintaining long-term stable Linux kernels in this 41-minute talk by Sasha Levin from Google. Delve into the factors contributing to the increasing difficulty of kernel maintenance as it diverges from upstream, and understand how technical debt accumulates over time. Learn about the exponential challenges faced when maintaining older kernels and discover strategies to mitigate long-term burdens. Gain insights into best practices for patch backporting and reducing technical debt in longer-term kernels, equipping yourself with valuable knowledge for sustainable kernel maintenance.