Strap in, get ready for more Rust drivers in Linux kernel

Rust’s integration into the Linux kernel is progressing despite recent maintainer disputes, with Rust code appearing across multiple subsystems and expectations that Rust drivers may enter mainline within 12–18 months. Proponents, including the Prossimo project and Miguel Ojeda, argue this shift will enhance memory safety and reduce vulnerabilities common in C/C++, though debates over maintaining a mixed-language codebase continue.