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Linux Foundation forces ‘woke’ inclusive language rules on developers

August 11, 2025 Brian Fagioli
Linux woke

The Linux Foundation has updated its inclusive language guide, telling developers to replace common programming terms in what critics call “woke” word-policing.

Categories Linux Tags code documentation, culture wars, diversity in tech, free speech, inclusive language, Linux Foundation, Open Source, programming terminology, tech politics, woke Leave a comment

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