Linus Torvalds Speaks on the the divide between Rust and C Linux developers an the future Linux. Will things like fragmentation among the open source community hurt the Linux Kernel? We’ll listen to the Creator of Linux.

For the full key note, checkout: Keynote: Linus Torvalds in Conversation with Dirk Hohndel

  • corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca
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    7 hours ago

    The existing maintainers won’t live forever, having Rust in the Kernel is a bet on the future.

    You’re drastically reducing your talent base by requiring membership in two groups of experts. Well done.

    The comma splice gives it away, but you’re new at organizing groups and practicing set theory, aren’t you?

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      No. That does not mean they have to program in both languages. If the programmer only understand one language (which would be a shame), then they only need to program in their field. This increases the talent base, not reduces it. C programmers do not need to be a Rust expert, so what in the world are you saying there? They just need to cooperate!