Experience with K42, an open-source, Linux-compatible, scalable operating-system kernel
Jonathan Appavoo, Marc Auslander, Maria Butrico, D. M. da Silva, Orran Krieger, Mark F. Mergen, Michal Ostrowski, Bryan S. Rosenburg, Robert W. Wisniewski, Jimi Xenidis · IBM Systems Journal · 2005
K42 is an open-source, Linux-compatible, scalable operating-system kernel that can be used for rapid prototyping of operating-system policies and mechanisms. This paper reviews the structure and design philosophy of K42 and discusses our experiences in developing and using K42 in the open-source environment.