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systemd now supports writing its programs in Rust as an alternative to C.

LinuxSoftware DevelopmentSystem ManagementOct 24, 2026score 0.462 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses systemd, a system and service manager, integrating support for Rust programs, marking a shift from traditional C programming. This development is notable in the Linux ecosystem and software development practices.

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systemd now supports writing its programs in Rust as an alternative to C.
Parent: System ManagementEntity: systemdImpact: positiveDate: Oct 24, 2026Target: systemd's adoption of Rust for program development

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systemd Merges Support For Rust Programs As of today in systemd Git it's now possible for the systemd programs to be written in the Rust programming language as an alternative to C... https://www.phoronix.com/news/systemd-Merges-Rust-Programs
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systemd Merges Support For Rust Programs https://www.phoronix.com/news/systemd-Merges-Rust-Programs
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