Re: Algol For Linux

On 14-July-25 1:26 am, Ben Collver wrote:

Algol For Linux
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Bringing Memory Safety to the Linux Kernel
Est. 1958
 About ALGOL-FOR-LINUX
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Welcome to the ALGOL-FOR-LINUX initiative that's bringing the
time-tested memory safety of ALGOL68 to the Linux kernel. While
others are experimenting with newfangled languages like Rust, we
believe in returning to the roots of computing excellence.
 ALGOL (ALGOrithmic Language) was designed in the late 1950s with
memory safety principles that were decades ahead of their time.
By integrating ALGOL68 into the Linux kernel, we're not just
improving security--we're making a statement about the cyclical
nature of computer science innovation and drawing attention to the
neglected history of the field.
 ALGOL68 is the 3rd major specification of ALGOL and an ambitious
redesign of the language. It has been regarded as one of the most
influencial programming languages of all times, notable for being
especially efficient, elegant, and correct. Security follows
naturally.
 ALGOL68
<https://algol68-lang.org/>
 In 2022, the Linux kernel got support for a 2nd high-level language.
But Rust insists upon itself. By 2026, Linux will finally get memory
safety done right.
 Memory safety mechanisms are not recent innovations but established
techniques dating back to 1961--when they were successfully
implemented in ALGOL. These mechanisms address persistent failure
modes in systems programming. Contrary to common assertions in
systems programming communities, these approaches have historical
precedent and proven effectiveness. The safety features in
ALGOL-FOR-LINUX build upon this technical lineage rather than
representing a novel experimental approach.
 Why ALGOL Is Superior for Kernel Development
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 Memory Safety Since 1958
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While Rust developers boast about their memory safety, ALGOL has
been safely managing memory since before most rustaceans were born.
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 Beautiful Syntax
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With keywords like 'begin', 'end', and the elegant semicolon,
ALGOL's syntax is so intuitive that even managers can read it. No
more cryptic ownership semantics or lifetime annotations!
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 Time-Tested Performance
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Originally designed for resource-constrained environments by modern
standards, ALGOL's inherent efficiency translates exceptionally well
to modern hardware. Current implementations demonstrate performance
characteristics comparable to established systems languages.
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 Cognitive Simplicity
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Unlike Rust's complex borrow checker, ALGOL's memory model is so
simple that developers can focus on writing code instead of fighting
the compiler.
 Emacs icon
<https://algol-for-linux.com/emacs.svg>
 Modern development tools
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ALGOL 68 mode provides comprehensive support for Emacs, featuring
automatic indentation and complete font locking with syntax
highlighting for all three comment styles.
 Modern development tools

Algol 68 uses garbage collection. The challenge is to design a safe language that does not.
Sylvia.