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Schemix - A Scheme In The Linux Kernel

Posted by timothy on from the sneaky-sneaky dept.

Phs2501 writes "Schemix is a Scheme running in the Linux kernel. It presents /dev/schemix to send Scheme forms to, and has extensions to read and set (C) kernel variables, call kernel functions, and make devices. If you've wanted to prototype your drivers in a high-level language that's 100% in the kernel, here you go."

4 of 58 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Good timing! by Ed+Avis · · Score: 4, Funny

    Now all we need is for RMS to reimplement Emacs in Scheme, then we can put Emacs in the kernel, and then finally the UNIX-HATERS people might be happy!

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    -- Ed Avis ed@membled.com
  2. Evil plot revealed: by ianezz · · Score: 4, Funny
    First, people make an Emacs clone for MIT Scheme (Edwin).

    Then, some other people implement a shell and several command line utilities in Emacs Lisp (EShell).

    Then some other people implement a Scheme system inside the Linux kernel.

    Secret long-term goal: create a self-sufficient Emacs (codename Emax) that boots, thus obtaining the One True OS! :-)

  3. Evil plot revealed: The Counter-Movement by PM4RK5 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Yes, and to counter the Emax movement, we'll have VIMIX!

    Thus the inevitable debate continues...

  4. I know you guys... by zogger · · Score: 2, Funny

    ..I know you guys think the developer section is secure, just wanted you to know you got at least one non coder lurker. I usually have NO IDEA whatsoever is being talked about, but after around a year now (didn't register for a long time)at least some of the jargon is comprehensible. Not much, but some.

    So this is a good idea, huh?

    OK, lamer question. If you had never coded anything before, what language would you start with, and why?