Linus and Dirk on succession, Rust, and more
At the Open Source Summit Europe, Linus Torvalds and Dirk Hohndel discussed Linux kernel development, the integration of Rust, and succession planning, highlighting new developers' potential to ensure project continuity.
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At the Open Source Summit Europe (OSSEU) in Vienna, Linus Torvalds and Dirk Hohndel discussed various topics, including the recent Linux kernel releases, succession planning, and the integration of Rust into the kernel. Torvalds noted that the recently released kernel version 6.11 was unremarkable, which is typical, and that the merge window for the next version, 6.12, had opened. He highlighted the ongoing development of the kernel, particularly in driver support and memory management. The conversation also touched on the contentious integration of Rust, with Torvalds acknowledging the passionate debates surrounding it, likening them to historical programming language rivalries. He expressed optimism about the potential for new operating systems to emerge from younger developers experimenting with Rust. The discussion also addressed the aging of kernel maintainers and the potential for burnout, with Hohndel raising concerns about future leadership. Torvalds reassured that the kernel project has a healthy influx of new developers, suggesting that there are capable individuals ready to step up as future maintainers. He emphasized the importance of mentorship and experience transfer to ensure the project's continuity.
- Linus Torvalds and Dirk Hohndel discussed kernel development and Rust integration at OSSEU.
- The Linux kernel version 6.11 was released, with 6.12's merge window now open.
- The integration of Rust into the kernel has sparked significant debate within the community.
- Concerns about aging maintainers and potential burnout were raised, but Torvalds noted a healthy influx of new developers.
- Succession planning for future leadership in the kernel project remains a topic of discussion.
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