Linus Torvalds, creator of Linux, has bashed Intel’s Spectre and Meltdown fixes. In a public email exchange, Torvalds called Intel’s fixes “complete and utter carbage” and wondered what the f’ was going on.
As Torvalds said:
“The patches do things like add the garbage MSR writes to the kernel entry/exit points. That’s insane. That says ‘we’re trying to protect the kernel‘. We already have retpoline there, with less overhead.”
As we’ve already said, these Spectre and Meltdown fixes will not affect most PC gamers, though there are some titles that can run slower after applying them. On the other hand, a number of gaming servers have already seen a big performance hit due to these fixes. Strangely Interactive, Housemargue and Epic Games have publicly stated that Intel’s fixes have significantly increased CPU usage on their servers, resulting in noticeable issues.
Torvalds concluded:
“All of this is pure garbage. Is Intel really planning on making this shit architectural? Has anybody talked to them and told them they are f*cking insane? Please, any Intel engineers here— talk to your managers.”
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He’s got a valid point where he mentions kernel entry/exit points, if true though.
Apart from that, if this addresses the indirect branch restricted speculation/IBRS feature as well, then it’s a weird/bad implementation of this Meltdown fix.
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” kernel entry/exit points”
its to make sure there nsa spyware cant be blocked or taken out.
Man, now how are you gonna keep your child p*rn stash a secret when sharing pics among your greasy pals? Whoa!..and those mass bomb plots you’ve been hatching? As I type this Id bet the CIA, SWAT teams, surveillance helicopters and military back-up have been deployed to monitor and possibly even assault your top secret headquarters. I dunno man, sounds like you’re on thin ice now.
This just in! … You’re insignificant….and your Govt knows it.
Still, one has the right of privacy, unless you opt out (like ageeing FB’s policy of you handing over your pictures’ rights, etc). Also, I’m not a U.S. citizen (never even put a foot on American soil) what gives the NSA the right to spy on *me*?
“Carbage”? You said it twice. Does anyone proof read these posts?
Just a ‘Typo error’ I suppose. I noticed that as well.
naw dawg thats hacker elite terms, its not just doodoo!!! its a car wreck mixed with pure sh*t!! its carbage..you don’t know cause you’re not an elite haxxors…if you were you’d know…trust me dawg! i got all the hoxxors knowledge, friend online told me so!!!!! legit man ….legit!!! as a m**o
Its just me ..or whenever i see that pic i am thinking NVIDIA F*UCK YOU !!!
Btw for those with z270 mobo from gigabyte they released F9beta bios that fixes the 1.410 stock INSANE voltage on 7700k also a fix for security thing(microcode)
Btw for those with z270 mobo from gigabyte they released F9beta bios that fixes the 1.410 stock INSANE voltage on 7700k also a fix for security thing(microcode)
its cuz, why have 1 patch when you can make a patch for a patch instead? that basic ms engineering 101.
Intel dolts will ignore this
no, they will defend it.
Most likely
ignore what you AMDiot
Auuuu triggered
I want more intelligent and knowledgeable people to enter on this discussion, seems too complex for the mainstream.
You’ll be waiting for a long time.
like i said before, this is all fake news psyop bs. its just a way to install more backdoors and nsa spyware on consumers and to keep a eye on businesses private matters. intel is a jewish company and has given billions, not millions, billions to israel. be careful, be safe everyone. nows the final chance too stock up on food,water,supplies etc.big changes are coming, keep a eye on the real news not just what mainstream media (who is all owned by a same certain people coincidentally) tell you.
Yeah Duude! Ive got my weapon and ammo stocks filled and my various tinfoil hats and cod pieces ready and waiting (depending on the scenario). My cyanide caps are scattered strategically around the condo so they’re always immediately available, the bastards will NEVER take me alive!!! NEVER!!!
a naked chicken avatar pic, how fitting
I feel I should point out that chickens rarely wear clothing. I fear the evil Jewish sorcerers hidden in the upper echelons of your Govt have already infiltrated and altered your logical cognitive processes.
Great and priceless comments brubble. Keep the tinfoil fires burning bright!
Can you imagine that he is NOT trolling and fully serious?
Thats how 90% of the prepare community thinks, they clinically insane.
I completely 100% supportive of prepers that live in Hurricane or heavy snow areas, but not the “Government is coming to take muh guns” and “End of the world is near” type of nutcases.
I just can’t take him srsly
Double Up The Tin Foil, Bro.
The update fried my OS on a brand new build and caused a 4 hour headache of looping random BS. What abject f*cking morons approved this crap? F*ck intel’s updates and then some. Unbelievable.
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/b10c5a25afe18d2902f6e659d81bc24ff23db415bb2c06bdadc55177e5dc0cca.jpg
Pretty much, but in that video he is actually saying “F*** you Nvidia”.
Gotta love Linus
Is “carbage” even a word?
Under Unix it is.
Torvalds having a meltdown over Meltdown?
I came for the “carbage” comments, saw only one, so I went and bought some cabbage.
“Carbage”… And twice no less…. Either I’m missing the joke or the editor of this site needs a “paddling”.