Wunderkind trolls Mozilla Firefox Foundation: Fixing 3 year old Rust bug that broke most 32-bit CPU!
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0:00 Introduction
5:00 Demo
7:00 Q & A
by Bits inside by René Rebe
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Abstract
The speaker criticizes Mozilla Foundation's handling of the Firefox
browser project, emphasizing persistent compile issues that are
attributed to poorly implemented Rust code, particularly related to
atomic operations on 32-bit systems. However, the speaker also
demonstrates considerable technical prowess by being able to partially
address these compile issues within a short timeframe. This highlights
both the existing problems within Firefox's codebase and the speaker's
capability to find solutions. The speaker questions Mozilla's
development priorities and believes that certain web technologies
(WebGPU, WebUSB, WebMIDI) could be made optional to improve Firefox's
maintainability.
Key Points
* Mozilla's Development Challenges: Firefox experiences significant
development hurdles under the Mozilla Foundation, exemplified by
persistent compile errors.
* Flawed but Fixable Rust Implementation: Errors in Firefox's Rust
code, notably the handling of atomic operations, complicate
compilation on multiple architectures. The speaker showcases the
potential to address these issues.
* Maintainability Concerns: The speaker argues that making web
technologies (WebGPU, WebUSB, WebMIDI) optional could enhance
Firefox's maintainability and lessen potential security risks.
Call to Action
The speaker expresses frustration with browser development practices,
highlighting their own problem-solving capabilities. They seek
recognition (likes, subscriptions) for their work on the T2 Linux
distribution.
Disclaimer: I used gemini ultra 1.0 (2024.02.08) to summarize the
video transcript.
Based linux youtuber hacker man
A bunch of MIPS boards running CI 24×7 checking every commit in review could cost them just dozen bucks per month, but prevent this bug for sure.
this is such a perfect time for Australia, I can catch your streams at the perfect time. Right when I'm doing some debugging or similar stuff, it's perfect. I couldn't find you on libera whats your nick ?
I am here for the rants.
Why arnt they just using usize? I cant imagine they require 64bit presision for something? – But lets say they do or maybe the like to be explicit with the size.
Shouldnt Rust support using a u64bit on 32bit architecture? Wonder if its more a bug with Rust on those architectures.
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René, watch your step sabotaging as an non priviledged underdog the WEF/NWO agenda 😯
Hell YES!!!
This is how we do it 😀