Security News > 2025 > February > Linux royalty backs adoption of Rust for kernel code, says its rise is inevitable

2025-02-21 00:38
Nobody wants memory bugs. Penguinistas continue debate on how to squish 'em Some Linux kernel maintainers remain unconvinced that adding Rust code to the open source project is a good idea, but its VIPs are coming out in support of the language's integration.…
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