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The Rust situation was handled badly. Two languages (one of which has panics and all sorts of version issues) in one kernel are clearly not viable. Linus should
by thw8419 2y ago
The Rust situation was handled badly. Two languages (one of which has panics and all sorts of version issues) in one kernel are clearly not viable. Linus should have put his foot down and mandated C instead of stringing people along.
That of course was difficult in the corporate environment of 2014-2024. Perhaps he was forced to do it.
In many areas, sanity has returned, so perhaps we can get clearer messaging again in the future.
- xyzsparetimexyz 2y agoPlenty of people disagree with your rust take. Are you a Linux maintainer?
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- popcalc 2y agoIt's obvious many are seething at this news. People, please try to practice healthy coping techniques.
- rat87 2y ago> That of course was difficult in the corporate environment of 2014-2024. No clue what you could mean by this >Perhaps he was forced to do it. By whom? Linus is the one who decides these things.
- popcalc 2y agoThe court of public opinion possibly.
- rust41percent 2y ago[dead]