Comment by tediousdemise

This not only erodes trust in the University of Minnesota, but also erodes trust in the Linux kernel.

Imagine how downstream consumers of the kernel could be affected. The kernel is used for some extremely serious applications, in environments where updates are nonexistent. These bad patches could remain permanently in situ for mission-critical applications.

The University of Minnesota should be held liable for any damages or loss of life incurred by their reckless decision making.