[Suggestion] Handling Rust in upcoming releases

Hi All,

I would like to propose a mechanism where some platforms can keep using git even where Rust is not available.

Basically, make Rust a dependency for commands that need Rust but for those that are still in C, do not require rust. This will mean that git can keep being available, but new development can be done in Rust. It also means that CVE patches, if they come, can be done without leaving non-Rust platforms hanging out in the cold. It does mean that some commands will not be available on some platforms. This has been a well-established position by git for many years for other non-portable dependencies, like p4, subversion, and send-mail.

Please consider this as a compatibility suggestion. It will give platforms who have plans to implement Rust (eventually), time to react, as Rust is a non-trivial port without gcc being available also.

Sincerely, Randall

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