In a recent interview at linux.conf.au, the Linux guru explained why C is the right programming language for the kernel

"We have certain rules for what we expect [from] our programmers," Torvalds told ZDNet.com.au. "The kernel is about low-level stuff, and C, for the kernel, is the right language."

Torvalds noted that, while C++ has other more appropriate uses,it is not appropriate for the kernel, along with other programming languages. "It's not just C++", he said.

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