============================================ Genode Labs Newsletter - February/March 2010 ============================================ Content 1. The Codezero kernel as new Genode base platform 2. Genode OS Framework 10.02 1. The Codezero kernel as new Genode base platform -------------------------------------------------- With our Genode OS Framework, we continuously strive to broaden the number of usable kernels, aiming to establish Genode as a common programming interface for microkernel-based applications. Because each kernel has unique properties and goals, supporting multiple kernels with our framework is both challenging and extremely rewarding. It is challenging because mapping Genode's API to native kernel interfaces must be done in an efficient way, preserving the kernel's unique features. In return, a new kernel base platform is a gateway to new CPU architectures, application areas, developer communities, and markets. We have been in loose contact with B-Labs, the developers of the open-source Codezero microkernel since spring last year and are happy to announce the availability of the Genode OS Framework for this kernel. Codezero is primarily geared towards ARM-based embedded devices. More information about this kernel platform are available at the official Codezero website: http://l4dev.org/news The Genode OS Framework can be executed on Codezero v0.2 as a Codezero container. At the current stage, the base API is implemented up to the point that is needed to start Genode's GUI including graphical example applications on the Versatile PB platform as emulated by the Qemu emulator. Input devices are not yet supported though. We will continue advancing the support for this platform and look forward to the possible synergies between both projects Codezero and our framework. 2. Genode OS Framework 10.02 ---------------------------- At the end of February, we have released a new version of the Genode OS Framework. This version is primarily focused on improving platform support. We are proud about supporting two new base platforms, namely Codezero and NOVA, opening a wealth of new application areas. Using our framework, it has become possible to develop microkernel applications that can be executed on six different kernels. Among the further technical advances are the added support for real-time priorities on the OKL4 and L4ka::Pistachio kernels, a new thread-management concept and support for Python scripting. Learn more about the many improvements and new features: http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/10.02 Download the Genode OS Framework 10.02: http://genode.org/download/latest-release About the newsletter -------------------- If you have friends or colleagues who might be interested in our projects, we would appreciate you to forward this email. If you received this newsletter as a forwarded email, you may subscribe to the newsletter here: http://genode-labs.com/newsletter In the case of receiving this newsletter unintended, you can cancel your subscription at any time by replying to this email with the subject set to "unsubscribe". Best regards -- Norman Feske Genode Labs http://www.genode-labs.com/ ยท http://genode.org/
