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Linux Stability Future May Lie in Userspace, Developer Argues
A developer argues that Linux's rapid release cycle destabilizes drivers and modules, suggesting userspace drivers and filesystems as a solution. They point to Apple's DriverKit and Microsoft's userspace drivers as successful examples. The developer is working on a proof-of-concept for a userspace-first Linux standard.
Meridian48 take
The argument is technically sound but overlooks the massive engineering effort and compatibility challenges of migrating Linux's kernel-space drivers to userspace.
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