Greg Kroah-Hartman… urged fellow contributors to embrace those interested in contributing Rust code to improve the kernel.

"Adding another language really shouldn’t be a problem… embrace the people offering to join us

Thoughts on this?

  • darklamer@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    21 hours ago

    The second they make it a mixed code base, that’s the same second quality will deteriorate.

    I envy your confidence!

    • Buffalox@lemmy.world
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      13 hours ago

      Maybe I’m wrong, but as I read the article, Linus isn’t convinced this is a good idea either.
      I’m not saying things can never change, but opening for a mixed code base is a recipe for disaster.

      • gedhrel@lemmy.world
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        12 hours ago

        You’re wrong, but it’s possible the article gave you that impression. Read the mailing-list thread.

        It’s particularly worth reading Ted T’so’s contribution, which (considering his rude behaviour at the recent con led to a previous round of this nonsense) seems much more positive.