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MINIX 3: a Modular, Self-Healing POSIX-compatible Operating System

FOSDEM · 89.7K views · 2010-02-14 · 56:19

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Overview

Andrew Tanenbaum's FOSDEM 2010 talk on MINIX 3, a microkernel OS built for high reliability and security. It shows how the system detects and recovers from device driver crashes, and addresses microkernel performance concerns.

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HN points to it as an accessible explanation of microkernel isolation and fault-tolerant design, and as Tanenbaum's answer to performance objections.

Recommended by 4 HN people across 4 months · HN mentions 2013–2023

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TallGuyShort · 2013-04 · Strong recommendation

Andrew Tanenbaum presenting on Minix 3's architecture: [VIDEO] . Regardless of one's opinions on microkernels vs. monolithic kernels, it's a very interesting but accessible talk for those interested in lower-level systems and fault-tolerant architectures.

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shangxiao · 2014-11 · Recommendation

Writing OS's is hard and there are no shortcuts. You should take a look at microkernels and the work Andrew Tanenbaum did with Minix 3 [1] and his modular design as this is the sort of direction you're probably looking for with customisable OS's. [1] [VIDEO]

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noblethrasher · 2014-06 · Recommendation

Here's Andy Tannenbaum's response to the performance issues of microkernels: [VIDEO] (should start at about 47:15)

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