.@rustlang does Rust require a libc to link against? I have heard that Go does not require a libc, and this is a selling point for me.
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Replying to @naftulikay
strictly speaking no; practically speaking, the standard library does use libc
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thanks for getting back to me
I would be very interested in a Rust entirely w/o libc, has this been discussed?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @naftulikay @rustlang
would be great to see the Rust standard library migrate away from libc, even gradually. Having read CERT Secure C Standard... cntd
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Replying to @naftulikay @rustlang
... I have very little trust for libc, it's a deathtrap and very hard to use without hurting yourself and others.
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Replying to @naftulikay
there has been some stuff on http://internals.rust-lang.org about it, IIRC.
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