Catten: The Kernel of CharlotteOS - An Experimental Modern Operating System
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Summary
Catten is the kernel component of CharlotteOS, an experimental modern operating system. It's designed as a general-purpose monolithic kernel that emphasizes clarity, safety, and architectural flexibility. While developed specifically for CharlotteOS, the kernel is structured to potentially serve as a foundation for other systems. Catten draws inspiration from exokernels, Fuchsia, and capability-based microkernel designs while maintaining a monolithic architecture for performance and simplicity. The kernel features a minimal low-level system call interface that enables various higher-level runtimes and user environments to be built on top.
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While developed as part of CharlotteOS, the kernel is structured so that it may also serve as a foundation for other systems.
Catten draws inspiration from exokernels, Fuchsia, and capability-based microkernel designs while remaining monolithic for performance and simplicity.
Its low-level system call interface is intentionally minimal, enabling a wide range of higher-level runtimes and user environments to be layered on top.
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