Microkernels vs Monolithic Kernels
The cluster centers on debates about microkernel architectures versus monolithic kernels like Linux, questioning their viability with modern hardware, performance trade-offs, and examples like QNX, L4, and Minix.
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Now micro kernel doesn't seem that stupid after all?
Will a micro-kernel architecture make sense now, given computation resources is no longer a bottleneck?
Is there any hope that Linux will ever become a microkernel?
You might want an exokernel, not a microkernel?
No, because monolithic kernels are unequivocally superior to microkernels /s
Damn, are microkernels finally back?
Microkernels have pros and cons, but that isn't one.
Isn’t that exactly the reason behind microkernel’s supposed superiority?
Use a microkernel if this is your strong opinion. Linux is a monolithic kernel and includes a whole lot in kernel space for the sake of performance and (as mentioned in the article) hardware integration. A well designed microkernel may be able to provide similar performance with better security, but until people put serious work in, it won't be competitive with Linux.
Time to return to that old chestnut of a microkernel vs monolithic kernel debate?