In light of recent events regarding Rust in Linux, this article delves into the potential of Rust in illumos. It addresses technical aspects, social implications, and the challenges faced with implementation. The author highlights the differences in development models between illumos and Linux, emphasizing the need for learning and training when adopting Rust. The lack of system package manager support in Rust is discussed, along with the importance of shared library support for systems packagers. The author extends an invitation for Rust developers to join the illumos community, offering opportunities to contribute to unique projects. For more information, visit https://illumos.org/books/wdd/preface.html#preface and https://illumos.org/books/dev/.
https://wegmueller.it/blog/posts/2024-09-02-rust-on-illumos