Debian to Require Rust as of May 2026
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Debian plans to require Rust as a dependency starting May 2026, sparking discussion about the implications for the Linux ecosystem and open-source development.
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theandrewbailey
2 months ago
See also: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45779860
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