Kernel fragments into a dizzying array of forks, TrueLinux, RealKernel, Linux Core, LinuxPlus and DogeKernel fight for supremacy on obscure making lists and github issue trackers.
The public remains largely unaware.
Huge PR battles over which logo to use erupt, somebody sneaks backdoors into the majority of the kernels. Somebody else backdoors the backdoors. Pretty soon over half the code base consists of backdoors and embedded nVidia graphics drivers.
Buzzfeed publish a list of 15 linux kernels you won't believe exist. A week has now passed since Linus left the project, and we have hit Peak Kernel.
Linux fades from the cusp of becoming a mainstream desktop OS and eventually settles into a niche server role until the 2038 bug wipes out humanity due to some buggy memory management running on an ICBM launch computer.
Chrome OS sees a slight uptick in users.
I really enjoyed reading this comment. I'm still smiling. Thanks. Now I can start working happy.
carlmr, you issued a nice writing prompt.
I've been keeping a plain text file of quotes for 15 years. I hadn't put anything in it since April this year.
Thank you.
This is perfect.