"Linux 6.8: Initial Rust Kernel Support and Release Candidate Update"
The LoongArch processor changes for Linux 6.8 include initial support for the Rust programming language within the kernel, marking a significant milestone for Chinese processors. This update also brings an upgrade to the Rust toolchain and introduces the first Rust-written network PHY driver in mainline. The changes also involve minimum Clang compiler version bump, built-in DTB support, default kernel configuration file update, and bug fixes.