Several Russian maintainers have been removed from the Linux kernel due to compliance concerns. The decision, which was made by the Linux Foundation and the Linux Kernel Maintainers, comes amid increasing tensions between Russia and Western countries over various geopolitical issues. According to statements from the Linux Foundation, the maintainers …
Maureen Schramm Rust in Linux Now: Progress, Pitfalls, and Why Devs and Maintainers Need Each Other
Rust, a modern and powerful programming language, has been gaining popularity in the Linux development community over the past few years. Known for its performance, reliability, and memory safety features, Rust is increasingly being used to build critical components of the Linux kernel and other open-source projects. However, as with …
Rust in Linux now: Progress, pitfalls, and why devs and maintainers need each other
The Rust programming language has been gaining traction in the Linux community in recent years, with more and more developers opting to use it for their projects. Rust is often praised for its performance, safety features, and robust concurrency model, making it an attractive choice for building systems software. One …
Germany to Fund Open Source Software Maintainers Through New Fellowship Program
Germany is renowned for its engineering prowess and innovation, and now the country is taking a step further by announcing a new fellowship program aimed at funding open-source software maintainers. The program, named “OSS Fellowship Program”, is an initiative by the German government to support those who contribute to the …