Is Linux collapsing under its own weight? On Rust for Linux

by todsacerdoti • 2 years ago

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sgt• 2 years ago

Does Linux really need Rust? What's the point? Kernel code isn't really the main issue for security concerns. C is great.

thesuperbigfrog2• 2 years ago

> Does Linux really need Rust? What's the point? Kernel code isn't really the main issue for security concerns. C is great.

How is the operating kernel NOT a security concern?

Linux has many CVEs:

Many of those CVEs are due to weaknesses in the C programming language:

Many of those CVEs are exploitable:

Yes. Linux needs Rust to help prevent CVEs and related security problems.

ihalip• 2 years ago

Very compelling argument. I'm moving back to Windows since it doesn't have any CVEs.

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