Redesigning my microkernel from the ground up
Author redesigned their Helios microkernel after development stalled due to poor foundational design assumptions from their first major OS project.
Founder of SourceHut. Creator of sway, wlroots, and aerc. Open source advocate and Linux developer.
https://drewdevault.comAuthor redesigned their Helios microkernel after development stalled due to poor foundational design assumptions from their first major OS project.
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