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#linux-kernel

Linus Torvalds muses about maintainer gray hairs and the next 'King of Linux'

Consistency in kernel releases emphasizes reliability over new features.

The Rust integration has created significant controversy within the Linux community.

Software development

Mixing Rust and C in Linux likened to cancer by maintainer

Linux kernel maintainers oppose adding Rust code due to concerns over multi-language complexity and maintenance challenges.

JavaScript

Rust for Linux maintainer steps down in frustration

Rust for Linux project faces challenges as maintainer resigns, citing lack of enthusiasm due to nontechnical issues within the community.

fromInfoWorld

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Open source gets complicated

Compliance requirements in the Linux kernel highlights the growing importance of open source amidst global scrutiny.

Linux royalty backs adoption of Rust for kernel code

Support for integrating Rust into the Linux kernel is growing among key developers, despite some maintainers' concerns.

fromTechzine Global

1 month ago

Discussion Rust drivers in Linux kernel drags on

Rust drivers are increasingly adopted in the Linux kernel due to superior memory security features, despite mixed reactions from the developer community.

JavaScript

fromZDNET

Linus Torvalds muses about maintainer gray hairs and the next 'King of Linux'

Consistency in kernel releases emphasizes reliability over new features.

The Rust integration has created significant controversy within the Linux community.

Software development

Mixing Rust and C in Linux likened to cancer by maintainer

Linux kernel maintainers oppose adding Rust code due to concerns over multi-language complexity and maintenance challenges.

JavaScript

Rust for Linux maintainer steps down in frustration

Rust for Linux project faces challenges as maintainer resigns, citing lack of enthusiasm due to nontechnical issues within the community.

fromInfoWorld

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Open source gets complicated

Compliance requirements in the Linux kernel highlights the growing importance of open source amidst global scrutiny.

more#open-source

#software-development

1 month ago

Rust drivers expected to become more common in Linux kernel

Rust integration in the Linux kernel is increasing, promising memory safety benefits despite challenges in merging with C code.

fromTechzine Global

Linux developers argue over Rust in kernel

Integration of Rust into the Linux kernel sparks debate among developers, balancing memory safety improvements against maintenance concerns.

Software development

Rust in Linux lead retires rather than deal with more "nontechnical nonsense"

The resignation of a key maintainer highlights tensions between C and Rust in the Linux kernel development community.

fromHackernoon

2 years ago

Miscellaneous

Rust in Linux: A Powerful Tool-But How Do We Strike the Right Balance? | HackerNoon

The focus of the debate about Rust in the Linux kernel has shifted from 'if' to 'how' it should be integrated.

1 month ago

Rust drivers expected to become more common in Linux kernel

Rust integration in the Linux kernel is increasing, promising memory safety benefits despite challenges in merging with C code.

fromTechzine Global

Linux developers argue over Rust in kernel

Integration of Rust into the Linux kernel sparks debate among developers, balancing memory safety improvements against maintenance concerns.

more#software-development

Software development

Rust in Linux lead retires rather than deal with more "nontechnical nonsense"

The resignation of a key maintainer highlights tensions between C and Rust in the Linux kernel development community.

fromHackernoon

2 years ago

Miscellaneous

Rust in Linux: A Powerful Tool-But How Do We Strike the Right Balance? | HackerNoon

The focus of the debate about Rust in the Linux kernel has shifted from 'if' to 'how' it should be integrated.

#amd

Tech industry

Microsoft change pulled from Linux over Intel CPU issues

A Microsoft developer's code for Linux 6.13 could have caused significant issues, prompting urgent intervention from Intel and AMD engineers.

Miscellaneous

Linux kernel 6.13 announced

Linux kernel 6.13 implements notable hardware-specific improvements, but isn't expected to make a significant impact for most users immediately.

Tech industry

Microsoft change pulled from Linux over Intel CPU issues

A Microsoft developer's code for Linux 6.13 could have caused significant issues, prompting urgent intervention from Intel and AMD engineers.

Miscellaneous

Linux kernel 6.13 announced

Linux kernel 6.13 implements notable hardware-specific improvements, but isn't expected to make a significant impact for most users immediately.

more#amd

Miscellaneous

Linus Torvalds offers to build free guitar effects pedal

Linus Torvalds is offering to build a guitar effects pedal for a Linux kernel contributor.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Linux 6.12 is the new long term supported kernel

Linux kernel 6.12 is the latest LTS release, offering enhanced real-time capabilities and marking the end for kernel 4.19.

#cybersecurity

fromarstechnica.com

11 months ago

Information security

Linux maintainers were infected for 2 years by SSH-dwelling backdoor with massive reach

Maintaining Linux kernel infrastructure was infected for 2 years starting in 2009, compromising encrypted password data and enabling malicious activities.

4 months ago

Information security

Code found online exploits LogoFAIL to install Bootkitty Linux backdoor

The exploit bypasses Secure Boot protections by injecting malicious code that tricks the UEFI into trusting backdoored kernel images and GRUB files.

fromarstechnica.com

11 months ago

Information security

Linux maintainers were infected for 2 years by SSH-dwelling backdoor with massive reach

Maintaining Linux kernel infrastructure was infected for 2 years starting in 2009, compromising encrypted password data and enabling malicious activities.