Greg KH, a Linux kernel maintainer, strongly advocates for incorporating Rust into the kernel, citing how it eliminates common C-related bugs and memory safety issues. He emphasizes that Rust would particularly benefit new code and drivers, while acknowledging the ongoing importance of improving the existing C codebase. The discussion addresses concerns about mixed-language maintenance and developer adaptation.

https://lore.kernel.org/rust-for-linux/2025021954-flaccid-pucker-f7d9@gregkh/

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