redox/README.md

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This repository is the **Build System** for Redox OS. Redox is under active development by a vibrant community. Key links:

- [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.

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.

[![Downloads](https://img.shields.io/github/downloads/redox-os/redox/total.svg)](https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/redox/tags)
[![MIT licensed](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-MIT-blue.svg)](./LICENSE)

## More Links

- [Book](https://doc.redox-os.org/book/)
- [Contribute](CONTRIBUTING.md)
- [Hardware Compatibility](HARDWARE.md)
- 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)
- [Building Redox](https://doc.redox-os.org/book/ch02-05-building-redox.html)
- [Build System Documentation](https://doc.redox-os.org/book/ch08-06-build-system-reference.html)
- [Developer FAQ](https://doc.redox-os.org/book/ch09-07-developer-faq.html)
- [Chat/Discussions/Help](https://doc.redox-os.org/book/ch13-01-chat.html)

## Ecosystem

Some of the key repositories on the Redox GitLab:

| Essential Repos                                                                      | Maintainer
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------
| [Kernel](https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/kernel)                                | **@jackpot51**
| [RedoxFS (default filesystem)](https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/redoxfs)         | **@jackpot51**
| [Drivers](https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/drivers)                              | **@jackpot51**
| [Orbital (windowing and compositing system)](https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/orbital) | **@jackpot51**
| [pkgutils (current package manager)](https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/pkgutils)  | **@jackpot51**
| [relibc (C Library in Rust)](https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/relibc)            | **@jackpot51**
| [netstack (protocol stack)](https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/netstack)                            | **@jackpot51**
| [Ion (shell)](https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/ion)                              | **@jackpot51**
| [Termion (terminal library)](https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/termion)           | **@jackpot51**
| This repo - the root of the Build System                                             | **@jackpot51**
| [cookbook (Build System for components)](https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/cookbook) | **@jackpot51** **@hatred_45**
| [Redoxer (Build/Test for Redox compatibility verification)](https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/redoxer) | **@jackpot51**
| [The Redox Book](https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/book)                          | **@hatred_45**

## What it looks like

See [Redox in Action](https://www.redox-os.org/screens/) for photos and videos.

<img alt="Redox" height="150" src="https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/assets/raw/master/screenshots/Senza%20titolo.jpeg">
<img alt="Redox" height="150" src="https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/assets/raw/master/screenshots/redox running.jpeg">
<img alt="Redox" height="150" src="https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/assets/raw/master/screenshots/IMG_1460.PNG">

<img alt="Redox" height="150" src="https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/assets/raw/master/screenshots/Sodium_v2.PNG">
<img alt="Redox" height="150" src="https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/assets/raw/master/screenshots/Boot.png">
<img alt="Redox" height="150" src="https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/assets/raw/master/screenshots/IMG_1459.PNG">