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I doubt very much if it is going to move off of C. Linus isn't going to do that.
by sigzero 4y ago
I doubt very much if it is going to move off of C. Linus isn't going to do that.
- thesuperbigfrog 4y ago>> I doubt very much if it is going to move off of C. Time will tell, but Rust support for use in Linux kernel development is increasing. If it solves problems and is easier to use, it will gain traction and see wider adoption.
- Analemma_ 4y agoLinus is more pragmatic than you think. He's cautious and resistant to faddish trends, but he can be convinced. I think Rust has a ways to go before it's ready for the kernel proper (the architecture support being the big thing), but if it does get there I think he can be open to the idea of a switchover.
- krelian 4y agoTo be frank I have no idea what his opinion of Rust is but if there is a guy who has it in him to make that kind of decision it's Linus. He changed software twice he can do a third time.