Introduction
This is the Redox OS book, which will go through (almost) everything about Redox: design, philosophy, how it works, how you can contribute, how to deploy Redox, and much more.
Please note that this book is work-in-progress.
If you want to skip straight to trying out Redox, see the Getting started page.
If you want to contribute to Redox, read the following guides: CONTRIBUTING and Developing for Redox.
Conventions
Notices
The following notices are commonly used throughout the book to convey noteworthy information:
| Notice | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 🛈 Info | Provides neutral information to deliver key facts. |
| 📝 Note | Provides information to enhance understanding. |
| 💡 Tip | Offers suggestions to optimize an experience. |
| ⚠️ Warning | Highlights potential risks or mistakes. |
What is Redox?
Redox OS is a general-purpose operating system written in Rust. Our aim is to provide a fully functioning Unix-like microkernel-based operating system, that is secure, reliable and free.
We have modest compatibility with POSIX, allowing Redox to run many programs without porting.
We take inspiration from Plan 9, Minix, seL4, Linux, OpenBSD and FreeBSD. Redox aims to synthesize years of research and hard won experience into a system that feels modern and familiar.
This book is written in a way that you doesn't require any prior knowledge of Rust or OS development.