Re: Rust in the kernel

[Akib Azmain Turja]

Ludovic Courtès <ludo@gnu.org> writes:

> Hi,
>
> Akib Azmain Turja <akib@disroot.org> skribis:
>
>>> (During that time, interested readers can also take a stab at improving
>>> support for the Hurd, which relies on that revolutionary technology
>>> called “address spaces” to ensure Memory Safety™ among other things!)
>>>
>>> Ludo’.
>>>
>>
>> Why "address spaces" is a revolutionary technology?  All kernels (except
>> the "Hello, World!" ones) use it.
>
> That was an ironic remark from my part.  Virtual memory management and
> address spaces are not revolutionary at all: that’s how we protect
> processes from stomping onto each other’s toes since the 70’s.
>
> If the goal really is to improve OS reliability through a
> multi-person-year effort, then I believe pouring that effort into a
> microkernel-based design would be more fruitful.  My 2¢!
>
> Ludo’.

I agree, but it's very hard because the hardware vendors tend to keep
things secret, and unfortunately there isn't enough people interested
in Hurd.

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Akib Azmain Turja

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