ProgrammingJanuary 19, 2026

Rust adoption in Linux Kernel hits milestone

Rust adoption in Linux Kernel hits milestone

The integration of Rust into the Linux Kernel has reached a new milestone with version 6.14. Major drivers for GPU and file systems are now being written in Rust, promising greater memory safety and fewer crashes.

Linus Torvalds praised the progress, noting that while the learning curve is steep, the stability benefits for the world's most critical open-source project are undeniable.

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