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Aug 4, 2022 · Fundamentals

Why Is Linux Dropping DECnet Support? A Look at Legacy Network Protocols

Microsoft engineer Stephen Hemminger proposes removing the long‑obsolete DECnet code from the Linux kernel, a move that follows the recent OpenVMS 9.2 release and reflects the broader trend of phasing out legacy network protocols like IPX/SPX and AppleTalk in favor of modern TCP/IP.