Linux Kernel 6.17 | The Removal of bcachefs Explained
After a series of disagreements and clashes over late modifications, the Linux Kernel 6.17 has removed bcachefs from its lineup. This decision follows Linus Torvalds’ earlier reflections on his initial allowance for bcachefs support, expressing regret when he stated that its inclusion had resulted in significant complications. He noted the patches had devolved into a situation where ongoing development occurred during release cycles rather than in the appropriate testing phases.
Torvalds expressed concern about the experimental nature of bcachefs, highlighting that it was not regarded as stable by any rational user. The final straw was reached when the lead developer of bcachefs submitted substantial changes for a new feature, which prompted Torvalds to definitively withdraw support for the file system in the kernel’s 6.16-rc3 version, ultimately leading to its exclusion in the 6.17 merge window.
In a concluding statement, Torvalds asserted that he felt uncomfortable continuing to be involved with the situation, indicating a mutual agreement with the bcachefs developer that it was time to move on.
For more details, you can read further on the Linux Kernel Mailing List.
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