Rust is becoming equal to assembler and C in programming the Linux kernel – at least officially, as there is still a lot of work to be done in practice.

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The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced the publication of its latest research report, "The State of Open Source Japan 2025: ...

Linus Torvalds has just announced the release of Linux 6.18 on the Linux Kernel Mailing List (LKML), which will likely become the next LTS kernel: So I'll ...

Sometimes programming project ideas are right under your nose.

SMLight's SMHUB Nano Mg24 Linux-based Zigbee/Thread Smart Hub pairs SOPHGO SG2000 RISC-V SoC with SiLabs MG24 multi-protocol wireless MCU ...

Linux IDEs in 2025 balance speed, flexibility, and deep coding support for all project types. Geany, VS Code, and IntelliJ IDEA cater to different hardware and workflow needs. Smarter AI tools and ...

Rust, a modern and notably more memory-safe language than C, once seemed like it was on a steady, calm, and gradual approach into the Linux kernel. By late 2024, however, Rust enthusiasts were ...

As a programmer, my primary tool is my operating system, and for years, Linux has been my go-to choice for programming. Linux offers a combination of flexibility, security, and efficiency that Windows ...

At the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit in Hong Kong last week, Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel, provided a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the open source ...

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