How Linux would continue without Linus Torvalds

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Linux has a succession plan in place for leadership if Linus Torvalds steps down or is unable to continue.
Greg Kroah-Hartman is the current designated successor, having taken over temporarily in 2018 and now handling Linux version signings.
Kroah-Hartman and Torvalds work independently, live on different continents, and avoid traveling together to mitigate risks.
The successor must have the trust of key developers to prevent forks, as seen historically with Alan Cox's 'linux-ac' kernels.
Leadership transition could bring changes, such as team-based development, but Torvalds shows no signs of stepping down soon.

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