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Pure Python Operation System

3 points by pythonos 14y ago

Python OS Project (POP) created with idea to make a pure python OS. POP based on linux kernel (currently 2.6.32) and GNU userland utilities.

fossley 14y ago
Nice idea, though the way I see it, you are either: (A) A user who doesn't care what language(s) their OS/toolchain/stack is built with; or (B) A developer who sees the value in the right tool for the job. I love Python, but it isn't the right tool for all jobs
pythonos 14y ago
We think, that OS, written in simple interpreted language, like python, allows us to dominate desktop operating systems market. Python is simple and nice. Our user will be able to easy modify any part of OS without compiling souce code. This is the real Open Source Freedom!
- Ralith 14y ago
  It sounds like what you really want is a lisp machine. Everything old is new again...
  - pythonos 14y ago
    Exactly... But python machine =)
Ralith 14y ago
> POP based on linux kernel (currently 2.6.32) and GNU userland utilities. So, not actually a "pure python OS," but rather a desktop environment containing a large amount of python?
- pythonos 14y ago
  For now - yes. But we thinking about rewriting Linux Kernel in pure python.