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Linus Torvalds: Speaks on the Rust vs C Linux Divide (www.youtube.com)

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Linus Torvalds Speaks on the the divide between Rust and C Linux developers an the future Linux. Will things like fragmentation among the open source community hurt the Linux Kernel? We'll listen to the Creator of Linux.

For the full key note, checkout: Keynote: Linus Torvalds in Conversation with Dirk Hohndel

The Register's summary: Torvalds weighs in on 'nasty' Rust vs C for Linux debate

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 day ago (3 children)

On a tangential note, what does Linus used, Vi or Emacs?

[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 day ago (1 children)

He uses a version of Emacs called MicroEmacs.

I recall seeing his MicroEmacs configuration a while back when I was exploring options to start using Emacs.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 22 hours ago

TIL that version appears to be on the AUR: MicroEMACS/PK 4.0.15 customized by Linus Torvalds.

Last updated in 2014, it probably has serious cobwebs now. Even the upstream hasn't been touched in 6 years.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

If we can believe random strangers in the internet, then Linus uses a self maintained lighter version of Emacs, or has. Looks like Linus is an Emacs guy.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

my money is on vi or vi derivates.