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1. hn_submit · 1790918078 · focus · HN ↗

   We need to switchover to microkernel operating systems ASAP or our entire computing infrastructure becomes a liability.

   There are good reasons for QNX becoming viable again in the automotive world. Linux / Android has so many vulnerabilities that it needs indefinite patching, which is unrealistic for any computing device but cars especially. Car makers are switching to QNX even though it costs them money.

   Weren't there rumours that intelligence agencies have been using microkernel operating systems for decades?

   1. applfanboysbgon · 1790927313 · focus · HN ↗

      You cannot possibly compare embedded/single-purpose systems to a general-purpose OS that is expected to run arbitrary user-written software performantly on thousands of different hardware combinations.

      1. hn_submit · 1790927868 · focus · HN ↗

         Then don't use a general purpose OS in embedded stuff. Yet everyone's doing it anyway.

         P.S.: QNX is a general purpose OS as well and runs on PCs, ARM and a myriad of other architectures. Same holds for MINIX and Sel4.

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