Re: Rust kernel policy - Linus Torvalds
lore.kernel.org

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/25857381

Hellwig is the maintainer of the DMA subsystem. Hellwig previously blocked rust bindings for DMA code, which in part resulted in Hector Martin from stepping down as a kernel maintainer and eventually Asahi Linux as a whole.

  • LeFantome@programming.dev
    10·
    1 day ago

    This is such a red herring.

    The Rust side we are talking about here have been involved for years. They have written amazing code (eg. Apple Silicon GPU drivers). There is an official Fedora spin based on their work.

    What makes you think any of that is going to go away?

    In fact, this whole incident shows their depth as the project lead quit Linux in disgust and was quickly replaced with another talented, dedicated, and proven developer.

    There is a lot more drive-by C code you should worry about.