> "the subset of C++ that can be used in the kernel is basically C" is an outright fabrication. It's IMHO a good example of "ignore any progress in other langu

> "the subset of C++ that can be used in the kernel is basically C" is an outright fabrication. It's IMHO a good example of "ignore any progress in other languages", because it was a lot more true back when the question of C++ in the kernel first came up than it would be today. Which is not to say that the kernel should add C++, Linus is fully allowed to still think c++ isn't a good choice or to personally dislike it. And I'm very certain I've seen less intrusive pro-C++ spamming than I've seen for Rust. C++ hasn't been cool or hype in a long time, it's mostly on the defensive in such arguments. Even Go wasn't as bad IMHO, and that also had some hype factor. EDIT: > This thread is full of "Linus hates C++" Ok, I skimmed the thread. There is one comment saying that, one saying "Linus wasn't a fan at the time". "Full of", sure.