The email discusses the role and challenges of Linux kernel maintainers, emphasizing that their power is limited to rejecting code rather than commanding development. A key point is made about the importance of becoming part of the community and building trust, particularly for teams wanting to introduce potentially disruptive features like Rust support.
https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20250208204416.GL1130956@mit.edu/
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