Late Night Linux Late Night Linux – Episode 322
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Feb 25, 2025 The ongoing Rust integration in the Linux kernel stirs debate, with significant resignations making waves. Concerns around digital ownership grow as Amazon restricts Kindle backups. Privacy issues escalate in Chrome while Mozilla struggles with leadership woes. The rise of Fuchsia raises questions about AOSP's future. Analyzing encryption brings light to access challenges and the need for open-source sustainability. Meanwhile, the tech community grapples with generational divides and the balancing act of innovation and stability.
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Rust in Kernel
- Linus Torvalds mandates Rust in the Linux kernel, ending debate.
- Maintainers Hector Martin and Carol Herbst resigned during the process.
Thin Blue Line Controversy
- Ted Ts'o's "thin blue line" comment sparked controversy and resignations.
- This highlights the tension between maintaining order and inclusivity in open source.
Resistance to Modernization
- Terence Eden's post satirizes older developers resistant to modern tools.
- He highlights the disconnect between attracting new contributors and clinging to outdated practices.
