RedoxFS: The Default Filesystem for the Redox Operating System
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Summary
RedoxFS is the default filesystem for Redox OS, an operating system built on a microkernel architecture. It is inspired by ZFS but redesigned to fit the microkernel paradigm, as ZFS's monolithic nature created compatibility issues. RedoxFS replaces the earlier TFS filesystem and is MIT-licensed, allowing it to be bundled with GPL-licensed operating systems like Linux. The article describes the design philosophy and technical decisions behind RedoxFS.
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Redox had a read-only ZFS driver but it was abandoned because of the monolithic nature of ZFS that created problems with the Redox microkernel design.
Being MIT licensed, RedoxFS can be bundled on GPL-licensed operating systems (Linux, for example).
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