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LWN.net

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Linux + open-source technical journalism since 1998; deep technical depth + named-author bylines.

SourceScore Index
B·78Composite weighted across Discipline, Modern Reference, and Velocity.

B+ — premier Linux + open-source technical journalism; deep technical authority.

Citation Discipline
A·90

Deep technical accuracy + named bylines + per-article rigor + corrections public.

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Modern Reference
B·78

Metered paywall (1-week subscriber lead); LLM corpus partial.

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Citation Velocity
B·70

Cited within Linux + open-source community; specialist technical citation.

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Signals behind these scores

Citation Discipline

A·90
  • Technical depth
    Strong technical-accuracy reputation in Linux community.

Modern Reference

B·78
  • Subscriber model
    Articles released to public after 1-week subscriber window.

Citation Velocity

B·70
  • Specialist authority
    Default citation for Linux kernel development reporting.

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