Linus Torvalds has announced a delay in the release of the upcoming Linux kernel version 6.8. The release date is now uncertain due to a snowstorm that has caused power and internet outages in his current location of Portland, Oregon. With approximately 100,000 people in the city without electricity, Linus recalls a similar incident that occurred several years ago, which took over a week for the city to restore normal power supply. Given the circumstances, he has requested to postpone the development timeline.
In other news, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Portland has provided an update on the ongoing winter storm. The current radar indicates a moving system of freezing rain, sleet, and snow heading northward. The forecast predicts primarily snow and sleet in the Portland metropolitan area, snow north of Vancouver, a mix of precipitation in Salem, and primarily freezing rain in Eugene. NWS advises everyone to stay safe amidst these challenging weather conditions.
TLDR: Linus Torvalds delays the release of Linux kernel 6.8 due to power and internet outages caused by a snowstorm in Portland. The National Weather Service alerts residents of a winter storm bringing various forms of wintry precipitation to different regions, advising caution.
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