Linus Torvalds Merges Linux 7.4 Changes Removing Google's C Binder Driver

First reported 25 Oct, 09:59 UTCSource: PhoronixLast editorial activity 25 Oct, 09:59 UTCWrite a comment ↓

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According to a report by Phoronix, Linus Torvalds merged the char/misc changes for the Linux 7.4 kernel driver on Saturday. The changes concern Google's C implementation of the Binder driver.

What the merge contains

Phoronix reports that the char/misc changes for the Linux 7.4 kernel driver were merged by Linus Torvalds on Saturday. The report links this merge to the removal of the C version of the Binder driver from the kernel tree.

The same report describes the Rust version of Binder as ready for what it calls a few billion devices.

Background on the companies involved

Google is an Internet and software company based in Mountain View, founded in 1998. The company is connected to the Binder work described in the report.

Open questions

Will the C Binder driver be fully gone from every Linux 7.4 build?
How quickly will devices move to the Rust Binder implementation?

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Key facts

Linus Torvalds merged the char/misc changes for the Linux 7.4 kernel driver on Saturday.
Google is an Internet and software company based in Mountain View, founded in 1998.

Sources & evidence

Phoronix Reporting source
Google's C Binder Driver Removed With Rust Binder Ready For "Few Billion Devices" ↗
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.4-Char-Misc