The Linux kernel development community has seen a significant shift as Linus Torvalds decides to remove Bcachefs support from the Linux 6.17 release. This decision follows a series of conflicts between Torvalds and developer Kent Overstreet regarding the handling of changes within the kernel’s merge window. Overstreet’s recent attempt to submit a new feature, journal-rewind, during the release candidate phase sparked further disagreements. The situation is compounded by longstanding disputes over the governance of the kernel, with Theodore Ts’o emphasizing the importance of adhering to established community norms. The decision to drop Bcachefs reflects the broader tensions within the open-source community and the complexities of managing a widely used project like the Linux kernel.