'Key kernel maintainers' still back Rust in the Linux kernel, despite the doubters

The report outlines the current status of the Rust for Linux effort, highlighting Miguel Ojeda’s newly published “Rust kernel policy,” the controversy over DMA API support for Rust drivers, and community tensions involving Christoph Hellwig, Hector Martin, and prior departures such as Wedson Almeida Filho. It references Linus Torvalds’ reaction to the public dispute and points to a FOSDEM 2025 presentation showcasing endorsements from several kernel maintainers. Overall, the piece emphasizes that while not all maintainers support Rust, momentum and selective backing suggest continued, gradual upstream adoption.