Linux Drivers and the 'Rust Trap'
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Wheatstone To Unveil Linux Audio Driver At 2025 NAB Show
Wheatstone will introduce a Linux audio driver for its WheatNet IP audio network during the 2025 NAB Show, April 5-9, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The driver, the company’s latest addition based on Linux OS, enables bi-directional audio streaming over the WheatNet IP network. Linux is known for its stability as an open-source operating system without the hidden vulnerabilities often associated with other operating systems, Wheatstone said.
Wheatstone's programmable LXE console and streaming appliances are also based on Linux OS.
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Middle East North Africa Financial Network, Inc. ☛ NVIDIA's Rust-Based NOVA Driver Poised For Linux Kernel Integration [Ed: There is a big hidden cost to this]
NVIDIA's open-source NOVA driver, developed using the Rust programming language, has been submitted for inclusion in the upcoming Linux 6.15 kernel. This marks a significant advancement in the integration of Rust within the Linux ecosystem, aiming to enhance memory safety and system stability.