[kelnos]

Linus makes a rather unconvincing argument against the system, saying the current system allows for submodules be different for local sites. As if the proposed system would not support that, and as if the current 'dirty submodule' system is a better solution.

Yes! And in the next breath, Linus flat-out admits he doesn't know if anyone uses/keeps a dirty local .gitmodules file. A great example of being out of touch with your users and still thinking you know best. Arguing to keep a (IMO minor & weird) feature around without knowing if anyone even uses it is folly.

I think he's better off just not asking Juno or Linus for advice and just keep on hacking on his fork. I know I would use it.

If only it were that easy. His changes would create a git implementation incompatible with everyone else's.