While Linux 7.0 is the next kernel version solely over Linus Torvalds’ numbering preference, there is a notable symbolic change that was sent in overnight for this new kernel merge window: formally concluding the “Rust experiment” with upstream kernel developers now in acceptance that Rust for the Linux kernel is here to stay.

The patch was talked about back in December that the Rust experiment is over and it’s here to stay. There are already uses for Rust in production environments, some Linux distributions shipping with Rust kernel code, and millions of Android devices also using it.

  • lambaliciousEnglish
    20·
    5 days ago

    Well, recalling from my experience with a lot of software products, they all tend to rust by around or shortly before version 7, so…

    • mech@feddit.org
      8·
      5 days ago

      Protip: To keep your software project fresh, add a 0. in front of the version number.
      That way it never gets old, plus you can make breaking changes at any time.