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Redox is a Unix-like general-purpose microkernel-based operating system written in Rust, aiming to bring the innovations of Rust to a modern microkernel, a full set of programs and be a complete alternative to Linux and BSD.

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Inspired by Plan 9, Minix, seL4, BSD and Linux
Implemented in Rust
Microkernel Design
Includes optional GUI - Orbital
Partial POSIX compatibility
Source compatibility with Linux/BSD programs

MIT Licensed
Supports Rust Standard Library
Drivers run in Userspace
Includes common Unix/Linux tools
Custom C library written in Rust (relibc)
See Redox in Action

Redox running Orbital

Redox and Orbital