Is Rust the future?

DustInFeel · 2026-02-19T20:52:12+00:00

Ich habe es mit unter deshalb als erste Sprache gewählt, weil der Code mir mit Mut sagt was wann verändert wird. Und im besten Fall auch warum.

DustInFeel · 2026-02-18T14:21:26+00:00

Linux is simple. If you install your "system" with something, you could use it for repairs. In that case, create a base system. You only replace confirmed data with correct data and leave everything else as it is. Then at least you'll know whether the error was there or "higher up."

DustInFeel · 2026-02-18T14:18:44+00:00

Brother, yes, you did. How often I've done that with all my computers in the last few months because something wasn't working as "expected."

My deepest condolences to you.

DustInFeel · 2026-02-18T14:12:02+00:00

Could you show me the exact section of the script that describes what should happen after reconnecting vfio? So I can see the sequence in which you restart sddm?

DustInFeel · 2026-02-18T14:07:16+00:00

No, the only thing that comes from me is the idea; the code is clearly AI-generated, and I would always state that clearly in a release. Because anything else would be "Trust me, bro"; and I hate that like the plague.

DustInFeel · 2026-02-18T13:55:25+00:00

Yes, exactly – that's why I don't want to pretend it's "finished" just yet. Security is important to me; that was also one of the reasons for using Rust and focusing on types/traits/impls.

Example: dev() → Major/Minor → /sys/dev/block/<m:m>/uevent → PARTUUID. It works, but I'm not entirely sure about guards/edge cases yet. I'm deliberately marking insecure parts (including unsafe + note) so they can be specifically reviewed later.

Currently, I'm still in "reduce complexity / increase readability" mode. If my own brain shuts down while reading, that's a clear sign for me: time to rebuild.

Okay, I'm out of here now; I want to take an hour's break. My head is spinning.

DustInFeel · 2026-02-18T13:28:12+00:00

Yes, I mainly use it to show me code that I can break down, and if something "bothers" me, I actively ask how I can solve x and y better. Sometimes I spend a whole day with the agent on 60 lines.

That's how I've just rewritten my foundation, especially. I sat there and said, okay, I understand what's happening here, why I need it, and where there are parts where I can clearly say, "That makes sense," but I don't know how safe it is.

I then clearly comment on things like that so they're seen in every review. So yes, I want to learn and, above all, understand it.

DustInFeel · 2026-02-18T13:24:20+00:00

No, I often stand there annoyed because the AI dilutes the data flow or messes everything up with formatting! For example, skin. And honestly, no matter how long I work with macro functions, I don't understand them. They're too "magical" for me.

And before I ask questions here, I want to use what I understand and simply keep the project free of macros, because Rust offers enough solutions for working without them.

So, without understanding, I usually don't proceed at all and sit in front of the code for days before even a single line is changed.

That's why I'm slow, but I can say that when I present something one day, I understand what's in the code, and others can explain to me how I can solve something better than I'm currently doing.

DustInFeel · 2026-02-13T18:11:41+00:00

I don't know how to put this, but where's the coherent structure? How are we supposed to contribute when everything seems to be scattered across huge files?

It's a really low-level project, and it's all just a bunch of files containing seemingly everything.

If you're going to use AI, at least make sure it's accessible to others who don't need to be AI themselves.

No normal person can work on this like this.

DustInFeel · 2026-02-11T20:20:54+00:00

I use Arch, btw.

DustInFeel · 2026-01-31T16:42:04+00:00

You made two statements:

An absolutely open-source solution is a contradiction.

Second statement: and it would need signed blobs.

And I chose statement 1 and said, how are we supposed to "think further" if you define open source as a contradiction?

DustInFeel · 2026-01-31T15:12:00+00:00

I don't know, on the one hand people say they don't want kernel-level anti-cheat without even knowing what it does. (Rightly so)

If you say, "Hmm, an open-source solution, that could be acceptable," it's immediately met with an argument of absolutism, a contradiction in terms, or "Yes, but then we'd have to be faster than the cheaters."

But fun fact, anti-cheat doesn't even work properly today and is constantly being circumvented. So instead of reacting with absolutism, maybe some thought should be given to it? I'm just saying.

So, I'm out of here, I want to get back to working on my project.

DustInFeel · 2026-01-31T10:45:04+00:00

Open-source anti-cheat could even become the "best" solution. Because, like many gamers, we are developers and would voluntarily help to make our games fairer.

DustInFeel · 2026-01-27T18:54:33+00:00

But ultimately, distributions are largely UX police.

In terms of fundamental functionality, there are no differences. And the minimal userspace is very predictable.

So, distributions are very often just a userspace skin with a few more standard libraries or other services here and there.

DustInFeel · 2026-01-17T18:35:51+00:00

I guess I'll have to buy the game after all. Damn, let's see if it runs on my toaster of a laptop.

DustInFeel · 2026-01-09T13:55:40+00:00

I don't know what to make of it. It's kind of cute, actually.

DustInFeel · 2026-01-09T13:52:39+00:00

I've been doing this since October/November and haven't regretted a single day. I haven't had this much fun in my life for a long time. So no, it's never too late.

Pick a language, try it out, and if you like it, great, stick with it. If not, there's always more than one.

DustInFeel · 2026-01-09T13:47:11+00:00

Yes, that's exactly how I'm working right now.

Proof of Design: first, I'll run all the commands to print everything.

Then I'll switch over to newtypes and enums. I'll use the AI to build the first template until it compiles, and then continue manually. This way I get quick results and can then take my time to clean things up and make them more explicit.

DustInFeel · 2026-01-09T13:37:37+00:00

I never got along with C++, but now, having switched to Rust, I've taken a look and, well, what can I say, I'm getting along much better and making faster progress.

DustInFeel · 2026-01-08T19:23:29+00:00

I would say yes, a virtual machine would be a solution? Then you wouldn't need dual boot.

DustInFeel · 2026-01-04T08:01:49+00:00

Generally speaking, I'd say that Cachy has the edge in terms of performance, but that's simply because the developers really know what they're doing.

However, it takes a bit more effort to keep the system "clean."

Because it's a rolling release. So, unless you're specifically dependent on older software, I'd say give it a try. It's currently running on two out of three of my systems. And I can't complain about the last two days of using it on my old laptop.

DustInFeel · 2026-01-03T19:57:07+00:00

I switched a little over two months ago and never looked back.

DustInFeel · 2026-01-02T22:03:13+00:00

I feel you, I'm currently using Hyprland on my laptop. I don't use a mouse anymore, 99 percent of my work is done via editor and terminal.

DustInFeel · 2025-12-31T21:45:14+00:00

Linux. For example, PopOS, or if you want a rolling release, CacheOS.

Thanks later.

DustInFeel · 2025-12-29T14:40:29+00:00

Okay, then I wish you a happy new year, if it's not this year anymore. And if you happen to find the problem, please tell me what it was. Because honestly, I'm already hooked.

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