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A lightweight kernel (LWK) operating system is one used in a large computer with many processor cores, termed a parallel computer. Wikipedia →
đź§ Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Lightweight kernel operating systemA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Unix System Administration HandbookThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Inter-kernel communication facility of a distributed operating system for NoC-based lightweight manycoresCited 8 times
- Go sideways: Catamount (operating system)A closely related topic
- Go sideways: SUNMOSA closely related topic
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
📚 Books worth reading
Unix System Administration HandbookEvi Nemeth, Garth Snyder · 1989
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