In the upcoming Linux 7.0 release, the kernel community has officially announced the end of the 'Rust trial,' with Rust set to remain and continue evolving as a long-term part of the kernel. Although the 7.0 version number largely reflects Linus Torvalds' personal preference, the changes to Rust in this merge window hold symbolic significance: upstream developers have reached a consensus that Rust is no longer just a trial but has become a long-term component of the kernel ecosystem.
