How Rust Is Rewriting the Linux Kernel in 2026

Episode 66 dives into Rust's growing role inside the Linux kernel as of June 2026. Lucas and Luna explore the recent merge of Rust-for-Linux patches into mainline, the number of Rust drivers now shipping, and what this means for memory safety in critical infrastructure. They discuss the tension between C maintainers and Rust advocates, the performance trade-offs, and why companies like Google and Microsoft are backing the effort. Specific focus: the Rust NVMe driver that landed in kernel 6.8, and the estimated 12 million lines of C code still awaiting replacement. A grounded look at incremental migration, not revolution. #Rust #LinuxKernel #SystemsProgramming #MemorySafety #CProgramming #KernelDevelopment #RustForLinux #NVMeDriver #Google #Microsoft #OpenSource #Technology #ProgrammingLanguages #Fexingo #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TechPodcast #Episode66 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo