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Is there maybe a subset of Linux applications that it could run soon? A proxy, nfs, some database server, http server, firewall? I think it doesn't need to run

by berkes 3y ago

Is there maybe a subset of Linux applications that it could run soon? A proxy, nfs, some database server, http server, firewall? I think it doesn't need to run Steam, libreoffice and Firefox to be useful. Many parts in a common server or microservices architecture are relatively simple in what they do and would probably benefit a lot from a safe, simple kernel.

consp 3y ago
> Is there maybe a subset of Linux applications that it could run soon? A proxy, nfs, some database server, http server, firewall? You first need to port drivers for your -specific- network and io chipset. And if you want adoption and performance you also need the manufacturer on board. My guess is not quite soon.
- eggnet 3y ago
  A good first target is a VM.
  - ClumsyPilot 3y ago
    tahts actually a pretty huge market
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    - viraptor 3y ago
      And virtio will get you really far in hypervisor compatibility as well.
llenotre 3y ago
Indeed, as I stated in the blog post, I am not very far from being able to run a text editor such as Vim or a compiler :)