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Andy Tanenbaum Releases Minix 3
Guillaume Pierre writes "Andy Tanenbaum announced the availability of the next version of the Minix operating
system. "MINIX 3 is a new open-source operating system
designed to be highly reliable and secure. This new OS is extremely small, with the part that runs in kernel mode under 4000 lines of executable code. The parts that run in user mode are divided into small modules, well insulated from one another. For example, each device driver runs as a separate user-mode process so a bug in a driver (by far the biggest source of bugs in any operating system), cannot bring down the entire OS. In fact, most of the time when a driver crashes it is automatically replaced without requiring any user intervention, without requiring rebooting, and without affecting running programs. These features, the tiny amount of kernel code, and other aspects greatly enhance system reliability."In case anyone wonders: yes, he still thinks that
micro-kernels
are more reliable than monolithic kernels ;-) Disclaimer: I am the chief architect of Globule, the experimental content-distribution network used to host www.minix3.org."
Now we can all switch over from Linux, at least until Hurd ships.
*pummeling ensues*
GNU/Hurd!! I meant GNU/Hurd!!!
Well before I burn the bandwidth, does it have KDE or Gnome?
Civilization, the death of dreams.
In case you don't know, Andy was the professor who originally suggested to Linus that he create a kernel, and then provided all the support and positive encouragement that would obviously be needed to successfully complete such an undertaking. He knew from the outset that Linux was going to be a massive hit. He is truely one of Computer Science's great visionaries.
... does it run on Linux?
(points the right pinky finger to the lip and laughs hysterically)
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Than being posted under the LINUX section of Slashdot either.
Just think ot the Irony, of the Fater , so to say being listed as a Child.
While not a direct descendent Minix was CERTAINLY the original inspiration for Linus ("Ill tak that as gopsel since Linus himself said so:).
But now what nearly 15-18 years later and well we see no Minix section of Slashdot....
Your contributions have been much appreciated.
Yes, thank you. My sadistic operating systems professor used your textbook. Your name still gives me nightmares to this day.
Help me take back Slashdot. When did 'News for Nerds' become 'FUD and Conspiracy Theories for Extremist Nutjobs'?
Mental note... RTFA then post... VMWare Disk Image located on their homepage!
Slashdotted but. Any mirrors?
Could you please forward the contact information for this Andy Tanenbaum person to me at the address below. I would like to have a word with him. Thanks.
355 South 520 West
Suite 100
Lindon, UT 84042
See? It's Minix 3 already, while Linux is still in 2.x! ;)
Anagram("United States of America") == "Dine out, taste a Mac, fries"
On the other hand, perhaps you have used more comments.
http://michaelsmith.id.au
Richard, is that you?
Were you wearing an onion on your belt?
"I've been waiting for you, Tannen-Baum. We meet again, at last. The circle is now complete. When I met you I was but the learner. Now, *I* am the master."
I hear that was the style at the time.
Disclaimer: I am the chief architect of Globule, the experimental content-distribution network used to host www.minix3.org.
Translation: "Please load-test my network."
The only thing worse than an Amiga zealot is an anti-Amiga zealot.
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