Subj : [$] Giving Rust a chance for in-kernel codecs
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From : LWN.net
Date : Fri Apr 26 2024 16:45:06

[$] Giving Rust a chance for in-kernel codecs

Date:
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:34:01 +0000

Description:
Video playback is undeniably one of the most important features in modern
consumer devices. Yet, surprisingly, users are by and large unaware of the
intricate engineering involved in the compression and decompression of
video data, with codecs being left to find a delicate balance between image
quality, bandwidth, and power consumption. In response to constant
performance pressure, video codecs have become complex and hardware
implementations are now common, but programming these devices is becoming
increasingly difficult and fraught with opportunities for exploitation. I
hope to convey how Rust can help fix this problem.

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Link to news story:
https://lwn.net/Articles/970565/


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