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New things? Is Urbit based on Unix/Linux and the Von Neumann architecture? If so, it is just cosmetic coating on top of the same old foundation. I really like w
by eggy 11y ago
New things? Is Urbit based on Unix/Linux and the Von Neumann architecture? If so, it is just cosmetic coating on top of the same old foundation. I really like what's going on with people trying to create something like Urbit or old Lisp Machines on new hardware (not Von Neumann based). Interim OS, PilOS (PicoLisp on bare metal). I am still not sold on immutable data is the way forward either. I am reading a 1991 book by Peter M. Kogge "The Architecture of Symbolic Computers", playing with Shen, and interested to see what becomes of vector-based computing hardware with a language like J/APL. Lisp Machines still enthrall me, and I think a new take on them can be just what's needed to recreate computing. Not just a copy of the old Lisp Machines, but an entire rethinking of them.
- jpt4 11y agoFor another Kogge devotee, see Loper OS: http://www.loper-os.org/?p=8 http://www.loper-os.org/?p=8
- eggy 11y agoYes, I am familiar with his blog and writings. I would love to see what comes of Loper OS. He has examples of what he does for his day job - Lisp and robotics for one thing. He certainly puts his money where his mouth is, a very productive guy.