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Redox OS - an OS built entirely out of Rust (www.redox-os.org)

submitted 11 months ago by ChiefSinner@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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This isn't Linux, but Linux-like. Its a microkernel built from the rust programming language. Its still experimental, but I think it has great potential. It has a GUI desktop, but the compiler isn't quite fully working yet.

Has anyone used this before? What was your experience with it?

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[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 30 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (8 children)

That sounds pretty great. I get sick of having to switch gears for every layer. As a hobbyist it is tough to remember five or six languages well enough when only coding something a few times a year.

Since I do embedded, scripting, web front and back end this is sure tempting.

I have been hesitant to try to learn yet another language (this would make...ummm.. idk I lost count ages ago). But with all the hype I may break down and give it a whirl.

[–] YIj54yALOJxEsY20eU@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago (7 children)

Sounds like python may be a better fit if its supported on the embedded devices you use as it will cover scripting and backend too. Rust has quite a learning curve and can be rather verbose.

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I do use python quite a bit for scripting and backend, app, and I've used MicroPython a little bit, preferring C, C++ for embedded. It's pretty great for what I need.

I might mess around with Rust out of curiosity anyway, though the downsides you mention make it less compelling for me, personally. I'm not a big fan of verbose languages (e.g., Java, though I have used it for some apps).

[–] anton@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 11 months ago

Messing around with rust is certainly worth it, as it can change the way you think in a way that improves code in whatever language you write.

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