MINIX 3: a Modular, Self-Healing POSIX-compatible Operating System

Why it was recommended

it's a very interesting but accessible talk for those interested in lower-level systems and fault-tolerant architectures.

Strong recommendationTallGuyShort · Original2013-04

What it covers

Andrew Tanenbaum's FOSDEM 2010 talk on MINIX 3, a microkernel OS built for high reliability and security. It shows how the system detects and recovers from device driver. It is for someone who already knows the basic terms and wants the next step.

Video details

Channel

FOSDEM

Length

56 min 19 sec

Year

2010

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