On 28/04/2021, David Laight <David.Laight@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > From: Mariusz Ceier >> Sent: 28 April 2021 19:34 > .... >> >> I suggest to wait until featureful GPL implementation of rust language >> is made (assuming GNU Rust is on the way) before merging any rust code >> in the kernel and when that implementation is done make a requirement >> that all rust code must be buildable by at least GPL implementation. >> >> Maybe it would also be worthwhile to make the requirement that the >> kernel must be buildable with free software (not just open source >> software) explicit ? > > Or put the version of the compiler that works in the source tree > with the kernel and then build it as part of the full build. > That is an overkill :) Even hosting a copy of all required tools at kernel.org might be an overkill (but who knows); I think having links at https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/process/changes.html#getting-updated-software is enough. > It is enough of a PITA having to find libelf-devel in order to > build objtool, never mind having to find the correct version > of something else. > > gcc tends to be available and the version doesn't matter too much. > But ever that gives problems. > > David > > - > Registered Address Lakeside, Bramley Road, Mount Farm, Milton Keynes, MK1 > 1PT, UK > Registration No: 1397386 (Wales) >
