Redox (operating system)
Redox is a Unix-like microkernel operating system written in the programming language Rust, which has a focus on safety, stability, and performance. Redox aims to be secure, usable, and free. Redox is inspired by prior kernels and operating systems, such as SeL4, MINIX, Plan 9, and BSD. It is free and open-source software distributed under an MIT License.
Redox running Ion shell in Orbital windowing system | |
| Developer | Jeremy Soller, Redox Developers |
|---|---|
| Written in | Rust, assembly |
| OS family | Unix-like |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Free software |
| Initial release | 20 April 2015 |
| Latest preview | 0.8.0 / 24 November 2022 |
| Repository | |
| Marketing target | Desktop, workstation, server |
| Available in | English |
| Package manager | pkgutils |
| Platforms | x86-64; ARM64 in development |
| Kernel type | Microkernel |
| Userland | Custom |
| Influenced by | POSIX |
| Default user interface | Command-line, Orbital |
| License | MIT |
| Official website | www |
Redox gets its name from the reduction-oxidation reactions in chemistry; one redox reaction is the corrosion of iron, also called rust.
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