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Why the Linux Kernel Should Stick With C (machaddr.com)
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[–] frezik@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 5 months ago

The arguments are, at best, a reason not to have Rust as the primary language in the kernel. Implementing new hardware drivers or platforms is still viable even if you accept everything here.