How long can the C languages maintain their primacy in the kernel?
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/09/rust-in-linux-lead-retires-rather-than-deal-with-more-nontechnical-nonsense/
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@romin @j
In this particular case there are no good guys, this is a reference case of shit prevailing over the piss. Linux kernel is an absolute clusterfuck — all things considered, it's kinda surprising it works at all, that is precisely why it's insanely hard to maintain in this state.
The cons of Linux kernel are… legacy code, the pros… also legacy code. There are zero good things about it.
@romin @j
I think it would be actually kinda great if they rewrote it from scratch keeping the binary compatibility — as Drew originally suggested (already backtracked on it). Problem is, the crowd which likes "facing the toxicity head on" most likely never intended to write any code — most of them anyway. Putting effort into that might show dedication — demonstrate everyone that they won't abandon it as they often do, which in turn might make some of the Linux maintainers reconsider.
@romin @j
But again — that is unlikely to happen as most of them are incapable of cooperation (demonstrating the intent by putting words into action to convince others is a huge part of that), and are incapable of writing any code — not everyone, but those who can code are most often surrounded by their "fan club", those who only make matters worse.
@romin @j
I was planning to write a longer post about it — nothing new, just a combination of thoughts from here and there which I find reasonable. Maybe I still will 😅