Zinnia: A modular 64-bit Unix-like kernel written in Rust
A developer has created Zinnia, a new 64-bit Unix-like kernel written primarily in the Rust programming language. The project aims to support modern desktop environments while focusing on memory safety and modular driver architecture.
Why it matters
The use of Rust in systems programming is a growing trend aimed at eliminating common security vulnerabilities like buffer overflows found in C-based kernels.
The kernel is written in (almost) 100% Rust and attempts to avoid unsafe code where possible. It implements a big range of POSIX APIs in system calls, but also exposes common extensions found in Linux and BSDs, like epoll and timerfd. This allows it to run a somewhat modern desktop using Wayland and X11 sessions.
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