[Redox](https://www.redox-os.org) is an operating system written in Rust, a language with focus on safety, efficiency and high performance. Redox, following the microkernel design, aims to be reliable, secure, usable, correct and free. Redox is inspired by previous operating systems, such as seL4, MINIX, Plan 9, Linux and BSD.
This repository is the **Build System** for Redox OS. Redox is under active development by a vibrant community. Key links:
Redox _is not_ just a kernel, it's a **full-featured operating system**, providing components (memory allocator, file system, display manager, core utilities, etc.) that together make up a functional and convenient operating system. You can loosely think of it as the GNU or BSD ecosystem, but in a memory safe language and with modern technology.
-[The **main website** for Redox OS](https://www.redox-os.org).
-[The Redox Book](https://doc.redox-os.org/book/) and [Build Instructions](https://doc.redox-os.org/book/ch02-05-building-redox.html).
-[Redox Chat and Support](https://matrix.to/#/#redox-join:matrix.org).
-[Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/redox_os), [Donate](https://redox-os.org/donate/) and [Merch](https://redox-os.creator-spring.com/).
- Scroll down for a list of key Redox components and their repos.
[Redox](https://www.redox-os.org) is an operating system written in Rust, a language with focus on safety, efficiency and high performance. Redox uses a microkernel architecture, and aims to be reliable, secure, usable, correct, and free. Redox is inspired by previous operating systems, such as seL4, MINIX, Plan 9, Linux and BSD.
## Guide
Redox _is not_ just a kernel, it's a **full-featured operating system**, providing components (file system, display manager, core utilities, etc.) that together make up a functional and convenient operating system. Redox uses the COSMIC desktop apps, and provides source code compatibility with many Rust, Linux and BSD programs.
This is the main repository of the Redox GitLab where the build system files are stored, this README is used to guide new developers.
- Run Redox in a [Virtual Machine](https://doc.redox-os.org/book/ch02-01-running-vm.html) or on [Real Hardware](https://doc.redox-os.org/book/ch02-02-real-hardware.html)
-[Trying Out Redox](https://doc.redox-os.org/book/ch02-04-trying-out-redox.html)