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Linux Kernel Developer Declares VirtualBox Driver "Crap"

Posted by Unknown on from the not-all-code-is-created-equal dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Linux kernel developers have decided to mark the VirtualBox kernel driver as tainted crap for the significant number of problems this open-source driver has caused. The VirtualBox kernel driver reportedly causes memory corruption and other problems. With the driver being flagged as tainted crap, bug reports caused by the driver will be taken less seriously."

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  1. Slashdot Readers Declare Articles "Crap" by Anpheus · · Score: 5, Funny

    An anonymous coward writes

    "Slashdot readers have decided to label recent articles as tainted crap for significant journalistic flaws. These articles reportedly lack substance, appear to be written by a child, and have other problems. With Slashdot articles being flagged as tainted crap, they will be taken less seriously by their readers."