Redox
A Unix-like operating system written in Rust, focusing on safety, stability, and performance, with this project adding Capsicum-style capability-based security features.
Product Information
- Description
- Redox is a Unix-like operating system developed in the Rust programming language, leveraging Rust's memory safety guarantees to create a secure and reliable platform. It implements Capsicum-style capability-based security, where processes operate with minimal privileges and access rights are explicitly granted through capabilities rather than traditional user-based permissions. This architecture enhances security by isolating processes and limiting potential attack surfaces, making it suitable for environments requiring high security and stability. Key features include a microkernel design, native Rust components, and compatibility with existing Unix tools, enabling use cases in embedded systems, security-critical applications, and research into modern OS design. The system prioritizes performance through efficient resource management and leverages Rust's concurrency features for scalable multitasking.
- Maintainer
- uutils company
- License
- MIT
- Last Activity
- 2026-02-11
- Categories
- OS & Firmware
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