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Re:Linus Torvalds: Rust for the Kernel Could Possibly Be Mer... by cesarb on Thursday June 23, 2022 @12:41PM (#31851640)
> Adding bindings for a second language after 25 years is not what I'd call "diversity".

Actually, a third language. The Linux kernel already has two: C and assembly.

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Re:Linus Torvalds: Rust for the Kernel Could Possibly Be Mer... by guipsp on Thursday June 23, 2022 @12:53PM (#31851854)
Only if you consider all assemblies to be the same! Otherwise, many, many more.
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