The Google-backed project to make Rust a second programming language in Linux kernel development after C just took it's next big step. Key to the project is Spain-based developer Miguel Ojeda, who ...

Programming languages: Rust in the Linux kernel just got a big boost from Google Momentum grows behind the push to make Rust a second language for the development of the Linux kernel and drivers.

Hi folks - I've found myself having do some socket programming in the linux kernel. (yes, yes, I know: have I thought about user space? Yes, that's where I've prototyped my code. This is a ...

What just happened? Rust will soon be part of Linux, Torvalds has decided. The memory safe programming language will join C and the other traditional languages developers use to create new pieces ...

The search giant is working to allow Rust code in the Linux kernel, a major technological and cultural shift after decades using only C.

There are a number of very good references on Linux kernel programming and Linux driver programming (see Resources). This column assumes you have at least skimmed these in the past or have them handy ...

Linus Torvalds, founder and leader of the Linux kernel programming project, said a year ago he hoped to release version 2.6 in June 2003.

An analysis of the 5.7 million lines of Linux source code shows that it contains fewer bugs per thousand lines of code than commercial counterparts. By Michelle Delio.