'Rust makes coding fun again': Why Linux is moving away from C, says Greg KH

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Author: arto

Date: 7/22/2026

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Linux stable kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman discusses why Linux is moving away from C and embracing Rust, citing its safety and ease of use features.