I have read extensively on this including some of the discussion between Tanenbaum and Torvalds. What I have gleaned there is a problem with scaling the micro-kernel system. It just is not feasible to have every app. and a lot of processes with there own hardware calls. It would mean each app you install would, essentially have to come with drivers and given the huge variety of hardware combinations this is just not doable.
I expect there is a place for the micro-kernel architecture but the evidence is that there are no micro-kernel operating systems in common usage today.
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Re:microkernel debate redux
Posted by: WarPengi on May 21, 2004 04:24 AMWhat I have gleaned there is a problem with scaling the micro-kernel system. It just is not feasible to have every app. and a lot of processes with there own hardware calls. It would mean each app you install would, essentially have to come with drivers and given the huge variety of hardware combinations this is just not doable.
I expect there is a place for the micro-kernel architecture but the evidence is that there are no micro-kernel operating systems in common usage today.
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