diff --git a/sources/news/20220624 Linus Torvalds Expects to See Rust Support in the Kernel Soon.md b/sources/news/20220624 Linus Torvalds Expects to See Rust Support in the Kernel Soon.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..451a2f2726 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/news/20220624 Linus Torvalds Expects to See Rust Support in the Kernel Soon.md @@ -0,0 +1,63 @@ +[#]: subject: "Linus Torvalds Expects to See Rust Support in the Kernel Soon" +[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-rust/" +[#]: author: "Ankush Das https://news.itsfoss.com/author/ankush/" +[#]: collector: "lkxed" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +Linus Torvalds Expects to See Rust Support in the Kernel Soon +====== +Linux Kernel 5.20 might debut with the Rust infrastructure as hinted by Linus Torvalds. What do you think? + +![linus][1] + +There are various open-source projects rewritten in Rust. Hence, it is not surprising that is being considered as the second language for Linux Kernel for a while now. + +A few days ago at [The Linux Foundation’s Open-Source Summit][2], Linus Torvals mentioned that we should expect the trials for Rust in the next kernel release i.e Linux Kernel 5.20. + +In case you did not know, there have been Rust Linux kernel patches already with few sample drivers and the enablement code for the basic infrastructure, as originally reported by [Phoronix][3]. + +So, Linus Torvalds hinting at a possible merge for the Rust infrastructure should not be a surprise. But, it is certainly exciting! + +### Rust for Linux Kernel + +While the ultimate goal is to make the Linux Kernel better, it will be considered a trial run for now. + +Rust is increasingly becoming a popular programming language for all its benefits. Not to forget, [System76 is also working on a new desktop environment][4] written in Rust. + +However, not everyone involved in maintaining the Linux Kernel would be familiar with the programming language. + +So, would that be a problem? + +Linus Torvalds does not see it as a big issue considering there have been other languages in the kernel as well. He also mentioned that he hopes to see Rust work out as something new. + +Overall, he insists that he trusts the maintainers, unless they make a mistake, as reported by [The Register][5]. + +### Linux 5.20: When? + +The Linux Kernel 5.19 release is due around the end of July. So, the merge window for 5.20 should open following its stable release (given there’s no unexpected delays). + +Not just for Rust, but Linux Kernel 5.20 should be an important update for next-gen hardware support including RDNA3, and more features. + +*What do you think about Rust coming to Linux in the near future? Exicited for it?* + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-rust/ + +作者:[Ankush Das][a] +选题:[lkxed][b] +译者:[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对:[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译,[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://news.itsfoss.com/author/ankush/ +[b]: https://github.com/lkxed +[1]: https://news.itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/linus-expects-rust-support-in-linux-kernel-soon.jpg +[2]: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-summit-north-america/ +[3]: https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Rust-Linux-v7-Plus-New-Uutils +[4]: https://news.itsfoss.com/system76-rust-cosmic-desktop/ +[5]: https://www.theregister.com/2022/06/23/linus_torvalds_rust_linux_kernel/