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@ -98,10 +98,10 @@ Applications and library infrastructure
Thanks to the C runtime, the flexible per-component VFS, the standard Thanks to the C runtime, the flexible per-component VFS, the standard
C++ library, and the Noux runtime (for UNIX software), porting software C++ library, and the Noux runtime (for UNIX software), porting software
to Genode is relatively straight forward. The to Genode is relatively straight forward. The
[http://genode.org/documentation/developer-resources/porting - porting guide] [https://genode.org/documentation/developer-resources/porting - porting guide]
explains the typical steps. A wish list of software that we'd like to explains the typical steps. A wish list of software that we'd like to
have available on Genode is available at have available on Genode is available at
[http://usr.sysret.de/jws/genode/porting_wishlist.html]. [https://usr.sysret.de/jws/genode/porting_wishlist.html].
:Native Open-Street-Maps (OSM) client: :Native Open-Street-Maps (OSM) client:
@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ Application frameworks and runtime environments
:OpenJDK: :OpenJDK:
[http://openjdk.java.net/ - OpenJDK] is the reference implementation of the [https://openjdk.java.net/ - OpenJDK] is the reference implementation of the
Java programming language and hosts an enormous ecosystem of application Java programming language and hosts an enormous ecosystem of application
software. software.
@ -190,8 +190,8 @@ Application frameworks and runtime environments
analyzing such components with formal methods. analyzing such components with formal methods.
The use of Haskell for systems development was pioneered by the The use of Haskell for systems development was pioneered by the
[http://programatica.cs.pdx.edu/House/ - House Project]. A more recent [https://programatica.cs.pdx.edu/House/ - House Project]. A more recent
development is [http://halvm.org - HalVM] - a light-weight OS runtime for development is [https://halvm.org - HalVM] - a light-weight OS runtime for
Xen that is based on Haskell. Xen that is based on Haskell.
:Xlib compatibility: :Xlib compatibility:
@ -310,7 +310,7 @@ Device drivers
Genode utilizes the network device drivers of the iPXE project, which Genode utilizes the network device drivers of the iPXE project, which
perform reasonably well for everyday use cases but are obviously not perform reasonably well for everyday use cases but are obviously not
designated for high-performance networking. designated for high-performance networking.
The [http://dpdk.org/ - DPDK] is a vendor-supported suite of network device The [https://dpdk.org/ - DPDK] is a vendor-supported suite of network device
drivers that is specifically developed for high-performance applications. drivers that is specifically developed for high-performance applications.
It presents an attractive alternative to iPXE-based drivers. This project It presents an attractive alternative to iPXE-based drivers. This project
has the goal to make DPDK drivers available as a Genode component. has the goal to make DPDK drivers available as a Genode component.

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@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ permission to let Genode Labs redistribute his contributions under non-AGPLv3
licenses. This permission is granted by signing the Genode Contributors licenses. This permission is granted by signing the Genode Contributors
Agreement: Agreement:
:[http:gca.pdf - Genode Contributor's Agreement]: :[https://genode.org/community/gca.pdf - Genode Contributor's Agreement]:
Genode Contributor's Agreement (GCA) Genode Contributor's Agreement (GCA)
By signing the GCA, you don't lose any rights for your contribution. However, By signing the GCA, you don't lose any rights for your contribution. However,

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@ -270,7 +270,7 @@ about the articles, readers are invited to the new
[https://reddit.com/r/genode - /r/genode] subreddit. [https://reddit.com/r/genode - /r/genode] subreddit.
As written in the As written in the
[http://genodians.org/nfeske/2019-01-07-welcome - initial posting], [https://genodians.org/nfeske/2019-01-07-welcome - initial posting],
Genode users and developers are warmly invited to join the authors at Genode users and developers are warmly invited to join the authors at
Genodians.org! Genodians.org!
@ -1076,7 +1076,7 @@ The story behind Genode's TrustZone demo on the USB Armory | 2015-12-08
| Our latest article provides a look behind the scenes of the | Our latest article provides a look behind the scenes of the
| development of Genode's support for the USB Armory platform. | development of Genode's support for the USB Armory platform.
The [http://inversepath.com/usbarmory - USB Armory] is a computer in the form The [https://inversepath.com/usbarmory - USB Armory] is a computer in the form
of a USB stick. It normally runs Linux. But thanks to the ARM TrustZone of a USB stick. It normally runs Linux. But thanks to the ARM TrustZone
capabilities of the device, it is possible to run Genode behind the back of capabilities of the device, it is possible to run Genode behind the back of
Linux. This is useful for shielding sensitive information like cryptographic Linux. This is useful for shielding sensitive information like cryptographic
@ -1090,7 +1090,7 @@ was splitting the hardware platform into two worlds while maintaining the
full functionality of Linux. The article goes on to explain the interplay full functionality of Linux. The article goes on to explain the interplay
between the secure world (Genode) and the normal world (Linux). Furthermore, between the secure world (Genode) and the normal world (Linux). Furthermore,
it provides all the pointers needed to reproduce the scenario. it provides all the pointers needed to reproduce the scenario.
[http:/documentation/articles/usb_armory - Read the article...] [https://genode.org/documentation/articles/usb_armory - Read the article...]
Genode OS Framework release 15.11 | 2015-11-30 Genode OS Framework release 15.11 | 2015-11-30
@ -2269,7 +2269,7 @@ for our dual-licensing business model. If we made Genode available under the
BSD license, there would be not point in pursuing this model. However, hiding BSD license, there would be not point in pursuing this model. However, hiding
the development process from the public is not only poor-spirited but it the development process from the public is not only poor-spirited but it
creates an artificial barrier for people who want to participate. The book creates an artificial barrier for people who want to participate. The book
"Producing Open Source Software" (http://producingoss.com) by Karl Fogel was an "Producing Open Source Software" (https://producingoss.com) by Karl Fogel was an
eye opener to us. eye opener to us.
Regarding the efficiency of collaboration, I have to admit that the statement Regarding the efficiency of collaboration, I have to admit that the statement
@ -2367,7 +2367,7 @@ new support of L4Android on Genode, Android can be used on Genode on the
Fiasco.OC kernel on the IA32 architecture. For those of you who are eager to Fiasco.OC kernel on the IA32 architecture. For those of you who are eager to
experiment with L4Android on Genode, please find further information at the experiment with L4Android on Genode, please find further information at the
top-level top-level
[http://genode.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/genode/trunk/ports-foc/README - README] [https://genode.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/genode/trunk/ports-foc/README - README]
file of the 'ports-foc' repository and share your results with us at the file of the 'ports-foc' repository and share your results with us at the
[https:/community/mailing-lists - Genode mailing list]. [https:/community/mailing-lists - Genode mailing list].
@ -2482,17 +2482,17 @@ concepts live. The talk was recorded at the
Amsterdam. Thanks to Bas the Lange for publishing the material. Amsterdam. Thanks to Bas the Lange for publishing the material.
: <object height="385" width="480"> : <object height="385" width="480">
: <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z1IMV3FJO7Q" /> : <param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/Z1IMV3FJO7Q" />
: <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> : <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" />
: <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> : <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" />
: <embed width="480" height="385" allowfullscreen="true" : <embed width="480" height="385" allowfullscreen="true"
: allowscriptaccess="always" : allowscriptaccess="always"
: type="application/x-shockwave-flash" : type="application/x-shockwave-flash"
: src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z1IMV3FJO7Q"> : src="https://www.youtube.com/v/Z1IMV3FJO7Q">
: </embed> : </embed>
: </object> : </object>
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1IMV3FJO7Q - Visit the YouTube page...] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1IMV3FJO7Q - Visit the YouTube page...]
Genode OS Framework release 11.02 | 2011-02-24 Genode OS Framework release 11.02 | 2011-02-24
@ -2549,17 +2549,17 @@ prepared the following screencast with a guided walk-through. Enjoy!
: <object height="385" width="480"> : <object height="385" width="480">
: <param name="movie" : <param name="movie"
: value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CJdWOmajo_8?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US" /> : value="https://www.youtube.com/v/CJdWOmajo_8?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US" />
: <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> : <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" />
: <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> : <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" />
: <embed width="480" height="385" : <embed width="480" height="385"
: src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CJdWOmajo_8?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US" : src="https://www.youtube.com/v/CJdWOmajo_8?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US"
: type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" : type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always"
: allowfullscreen="true"> : allowfullscreen="true">
: </embed> : </embed>
: </object> : </object>
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJdWOmajo_8 - Visit the YouTube page...] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJdWOmajo_8 - Visit the YouTube page...]
[https:/download/live-cds - Download the real thing...] [https:/download/live-cds - Download the real thing...]
@ -2958,13 +2958,13 @@ for graphics, input devices, and sound. It is often used as back end for games,
emulators, and media players. Also the Linux version of Genode relies on the emulators, and media players. Also the Linux version of Genode relies on the
hardware abstractions provided by libSDL. hardware abstractions provided by libSDL.
As [http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=21406424 - announced on the Genode mailing list], As [https://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=21406424 - announced on the Genode mailing list],
libSDL has been ported to Genode. At the current stage, the port supports libSDL has been ported to Genode. At the current stage, the port supports
the video subsystem and the input handling for mouse and keyboard. With the video subsystem and the input handling for mouse and keyboard. With
libSDL now becoming available for Genode, it becomes much easier to make the libSDL now becoming available for Genode, it becomes much easier to make the
wealth of libSDL-based applications available on our platform. wealth of libSDL-based applications available on our platform.
[http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=21406424 - Read the announcement...] [https://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=21406424 - Read the announcement...]
Genode on the L4ka::Pistachio kernel | 2008-12-18 Genode on the L4ka::Pistachio kernel | 2008-12-18
@ -3116,7 +3116,7 @@ Project website launched | 2008-07-29
| Genode OS framework is scheduled for the 6th of August. | Genode OS framework is scheduled for the 6th of August.
Today, we proudly launched the website of the Genode project Today, we proudly launched the website of the Genode project
[https://www.genode.org - https://www.genode.org]. This website is the central [https://genode.org - https://genode.org]. This website is the central
resource for people using or developing the Genode OS framework. It covers resource for people using or developing the Genode OS framework. It covers
the latest news about our progress, architectural and technical documentation, the latest news about our progress, architectural and technical documentation,
a community-maintained wiki, mailing lists, information on accessing the a community-maintained wiki, mailing lists, information on accessing the
@ -3125,7 +3125,7 @@ attention of people who want bring forward the project together with us.
We have scheduled the first official release of the Genode OS framework for the We have scheduled the first official release of the Genode OS framework for the
6th August. Until then, we invite you to test-drive the beta-version of the 6th August. Until then, we invite you to test-drive the beta-version of the
framework as provided at the [https://www.genode.org/download - download]. framework as provided at the [https://genode.org/download - download].
Genode Labs founded | 2008-07-17 Genode Labs founded | 2008-07-17

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@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ above becomes as simple as:
!/* invoke remote procedure */ !/* invoke remote procedure */
!Capability ds_csp = rom.dataspace(); !Capability ds_csp = rom.dataspace();
[http://genode.org/documentation/api/base_index#Connecting_to_services - See the API documentation for the connection template...] [https://genode.org/documentation/api/base_index#Connecting_to_services - See the API documentation for the connection template...]
Typed capabilities Typed capabilities
@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ classes at the client side.
From the application-developer's perspective, working with capabilities From the application-developer's perspective, working with capabilities
has now become type-safe, making the produced code more readable and robust. has now become type-safe, making the produced code more readable and robust.
[http://genode.org/documentation/api/base_index#Capability_representation - See the updated API documentation for the capability representation...] [https://genode.org/documentation/api/base_index#Capability_representation - See the updated API documentation for the capability representation...]
Fifo data structure Fifo data structure
@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ first-out semantics. For such use cases, we introduced a dedicated
'Fifo' template. The main motivation for introducing 'Fifo' into the 'Fifo' template. The main motivation for introducing 'Fifo' into the
base API is the new semaphore described below. base API is the new semaphore described below.
[http://genode.org/documentation/api/base_index#Structured_data_types - See the new API documentation for the fifo template...] [https://genode.org/documentation/api/base_index#Structured_data_types - See the new API documentation for the fifo template...]
Semaphore Semaphore
@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ and added the semaphore to Genode's official base API. We have made
the wake-up policy in the presence of multiple consumers configurable the wake-up policy in the presence of multiple consumers configurable
via a template argument. The default policy is first-in-first-out. via a template argument. The default policy is first-in-first-out.
[http://genode.org/documentation/api/base_index#Synchronization - See the new API documentation for the semaphore...] [https://genode.org/documentation/api/base_index#Synchronization - See the new API documentation for the semaphore...]
Thanks to Christian Prochaska for his valuable contributions to the new Thanks to Christian Prochaska for his valuable contributions to the new
semaphore design. semaphore design.
@ -221,7 +221,7 @@ would have to be queued at the transmitter.
Image [signals] illustrates the roles of signaller thread, Image [signals] illustrates the roles of signaller thread,
transmitter, receiver, and signal-handler thread. transmitter, receiver, and signal-handler thread.
[http://genode.org/documentation/api/base_index#Asynchronous_notifications - See the new API documentation for asynchronous notifications...] [https://genode.org/documentation/api/base_index#Asynchronous_notifications - See the new API documentation for asynchronous notifications...]
The current generic implementation of the signalling API employs one The current generic implementation of the signalling API employs one
thread at each transmitter and one thread at each receiver. Because thread at each transmitter and one thread at each receiver. Because
@ -422,27 +422,27 @@ the API.
Christian Helmuth created the initial version of the Linux device-driver Christian Helmuth created the initial version of the Linux device-driver
environment for L4. He describes his effort of reusing unmodified sound environment for L4. He describes his effort of reusing unmodified sound
drivers on the L4 platform in his thesis drivers on the L4 platform in his thesis
[http://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/helmuth-diplom.pdf - Generische Portierung von Linux-Gerätetreibern auf die DROPS-Architektur]. [https://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/helmuth-diplom.pdf - Generische Portierung von Linux-Gerätetreibern auf die DROPS-Architektur].
; ;
Gerd Griessbach approached the problem of re-using Linux USB drivers Gerd Griessbach approached the problem of re-using Linux USB drivers
by following the DDE approach in his diploma thesis by following the DDE approach in his diploma thesis
[http://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/griessbach-diplom.pdf - USB for DROPS]. [https://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/griessbach-diplom.pdf - USB for DROPS].
; ;
Marek Menzer adapted Linux DDE to Linux 2.6 and explored the DDE Marek Menzer adapted Linux DDE to Linux 2.6 and explored the DDE
approach for block-device drivers in his student research project approach for block-device drivers in his student research project
[http://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/menzer-beleg.pdf - Portierung des DROPS Device Driver Environment (DDE) für Linux 2.6 am Beispiel des IDE-Treibers ] [https://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/menzer-beleg.pdf - Portierung des DROPS Device Driver Environment (DDE) für Linux 2.6 am Beispiel des IDE-Treibers ]
and his diploma thesis and his diploma thesis
[http://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/menzer-diplom.pdf - Entwicklung eines Blockgeräte-Frameworks für DROPS]. [https://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/menzer-diplom.pdf - Entwicklung eines Blockgeräte-Frameworks für DROPS].
; ;
Thomas Friebel generalized the DDE approach and introduced the DDE kit Thomas Friebel generalized the DDE approach and introduced the DDE kit
API to enable the re-use of device driver from other platforms than API to enable the re-use of device driver from other platforms than
Linux. In particular, he experimented with the block-device drivers of Linux. In particular, he experimented with the block-device drivers of
FreeBSD in his diploma thesis FreeBSD in his diploma thesis
[http://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/friebel-diplom.pdf - Übertragung des Device-Driver-Environment-Ansatzes auf Subsysteme des BSD-Betriebssystemkerns]. [https://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/friebel-diplom.pdf - Übertragung des Device-Driver-Environment-Ansatzes auf Subsysteme des BSD-Betriebssystemkerns].
; ;
Dirk Vogt successfully re-approached the port of USB device drivers Dirk Vogt successfully re-approached the port of USB device drivers
from the Linux kernel to L4 in his student research project from the Linux kernel to L4 in his student research project
[http://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/beleg-vogt.pdf - USB for the L4 Environment]. [https://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/beleg-vogt.pdf - USB for the L4 Environment].
The current incarnation of the DDE kit API provides the following The current incarnation of the DDE kit API provides the following
features: features:
@ -556,7 +556,7 @@ source-code repository called 'libc' and is based on the code of FreeBSD.
The original code is available at the official FreeBSD website. The original code is available at the official FreeBSD website.
:FreeBSD website: :FreeBSD website:
[http://www.freebsd.org/developers/cvs.html] [https://www.freebsd.org/developers/cvs.html]
Our libc port comprises the libraries 'gdtoa', 'gen', 'locale', 'stdio', Our libc port comprises the libraries 'gdtoa', 'gen', 'locale', 'stdio',
'stdlib', 'stdtime', 'string', and 'msun'. Currently, it supports the 'stdlib', 'stdtime', 'string', and 'msun'. Currently, it supports the

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@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ supported base platforms.
Our original plan for the release 9.02 also comprised the support of a Our original plan for the release 9.02 also comprised the support of a
Linux-on-Genode (para-)virtualization solution. Initially, we intended to Linux-on-Genode (para-)virtualization solution. Initially, we intended to
make [http://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/L4/LinuxOnL4/ - L4Linux] available on make [https://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/L4/LinuxOnL4/ - L4Linux] available on
the L4/Fiasco version of Genode. However, we identified several downsides the L4/Fiasco version of Genode. However, we identified several downsides
with this approach. Apparently, the development of the officially available with this approach. Apparently, the development of the officially available
version of L4/Fiasco has become slow and long-known issues remain unfixed. version of L4/Fiasco has become slow and long-known issues remain unfixed.
@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ and VT support) that we want to explore. Furthermore, there exists another
version of L4Linux called OKLinux for the OKL4 kernel developed at version of L4Linux called OKLinux for the OKL4 kernel developed at
[http://ok-labs.com - OK-Labs], which is very interesting as well. [http://ok-labs.com - OK-Labs], which is very interesting as well.
Therefore, we decided against an ad-hoc solution and deferred this feature Therefore, we decided against an ad-hoc solution and deferred this feature
to the next release. [http:/about/road-map - See our updated road map...] to the next release. [https://genode.org/about/road-map - See our updated road map...]
Major new Features Major new Features
@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ effort is included in this release and comes in the form of the
:Further details: :Further details:
You can find further technical details and usage instructions at this You can find further technical details and usage instructions at this
dedicated [http://genode.org/documentation/platforms/pistachio - page]. dedicated [https://genode.org/documentation/platforms/pistachio - page].
Qt4 on Genode Qt4 on Genode
@ -331,7 +331,7 @@ Device-Driver-Environment Kit
Because of the apparent stabilization of the DDE Kit API, we have now added Because of the apparent stabilization of the DDE Kit API, we have now added
this API to Genode's official API reference. this API to Genode's official API reference.
[http://genode.org/documentation/api/dde_kit_index - See the documentation of the DDE Kit API...] [https://genode.org/documentation/api/dde_kit_index - See the documentation of the DDE Kit API...]
PS/2 input driver PS/2 input driver
@ -413,7 +413,7 @@ gcc 4.2.4.
As an alternative to installing the tool chain from source, we also As an alternative to installing the tool chain from source, we also
provide pre-compiled binaries at the download section of our website. provide pre-compiled binaries at the download section of our website.
[http://genode.org/download/tool-chain - Visit our tool-chain download website...] [https://genode.org/download/tool-chain - Visit our tool-chain download website...]
For the Linux version of Genode, we still use the host's default gcc For the Linux version of Genode, we still use the host's default gcc
as tool chain. This way, we spare the hassle of downloading and installing as tool chain. This way, we spare the hassle of downloading and installing

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@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ The previous Genode release was accompanied by a source-code archive containing
the initial version of Qt4 for Genode. Our approach is to make the Qt4 the initial version of Qt4 for Genode. Our approach is to make the Qt4
framework available for building Genode applications running natively on the framework available for building Genode applications running natively on the
microkernel rather than within a virtualization environment. As advertised in microkernel rather than within a virtualization environment. As advertised in
our [http://genode.org/about/road-map - road map], we have now seamlessly our [https://genode.org/about/road-map - road map], we have now seamlessly
integrated the Qt4 framework into our mainline source tree. Furthermore, we integrated the Qt4 framework into our mainline source tree. Furthermore, we
have adapted our port to the Qt4 version 4.5.1. Section [Integration of Qt4 have adapted our port to the Qt4 version 4.5.1. Section [Integration of Qt4
into the mainline repository] gives a rough overview of the changes and an into the mainline repository] gives a rough overview of the changes and an
@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ L4 kernels.
These differences of OKL4 compared with the microkernels already supported These differences of OKL4 compared with the microkernels already supported
by Genode posed a number of interesting challenges and opportunities. We have by Genode posed a number of interesting challenges and opportunities. We have
thoroughly documented the process in thoroughly documented the process in
[http://genode.org/documentation/articles/genode-on-okl4 - Bringing Genode to OKL4]. [https://genode.org/documentation/articles/genode-on-okl4 - Bringing Genode to OKL4].
Usage Usage
@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ Usage
For using Genode with OKL4, please refer to the following dedicated page: For using Genode with OKL4, please refer to the following dedicated page:
:[http://genode.org/documentation/platforms/okl4 - Genode on the OKL4 microkernel]: :[https://genode.org/documentation/platforms/okl4 - Genode on the OKL4 microkernel]:
Site about building and using Genode with the OKL4 kernel. Site about building and using Genode with the OKL4 kernel.
@ -293,7 +293,7 @@ Genode's libc. Thereby the linker will silently create references to glibc
symbols, making both libraries collide. So if using Qt4, we recommend using the symbols, making both libraries collide. So if using Qt4, we recommend using the
Genode tool chain: Genode tool chain:
:[http://genode.org/download/tool-chain]: :[https://genode.org/download/tool-chain]:
Information about downloading and using the Genode tool chain Information about downloading and using the Genode tool chain
@ -308,7 +308,7 @@ we already utilized this approach for realizing basic networking on Genode.
With this release, we complement DDE Linux with support required by USB With this release, we complement DDE Linux with support required by USB
drivers. We are grateful for being able to base our implementation on the drivers. We are grateful for being able to base our implementation on the
excellent foundation laid by Dirk Vogt. He described his work in excellent foundation laid by Dirk Vogt. He described his work in
[http://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/beleg-vogt.pdf - USB for the L4 environment]. [https://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/beleg-vogt.pdf - USB for the L4 environment].
For USB HID support, we added the Linux USB and input subsystems to the DDE For USB HID support, we added the Linux USB and input subsystems to the DDE
Linux 2.6 framework. Besides the 'dde_linux26/net.h' API for network drivers Linux 2.6 framework. Besides the 'dde_linux26/net.h' API for network drivers

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@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ Qemu is decribed at a dedicated Wiki page:
:Genode/OKL4 on the GTA01 platfrom: :Genode/OKL4 on the GTA01 platfrom:
[http://genode.org/community/wiki/GenodeOKL4OnTheGTA01Platform - Genode.org Community Wiki] [https://genode.org/community/wiki/GenodeOKL4OnTheGTA01Platform - Genode.org Community Wiki]
Both the OKL4 version 2.1.1 and the GTA01 chip are not the most current Both the OKL4 version 2.1.1 and the GTA01 chip are not the most current
platforms but this combination turned out to be good as starting point. platforms but this combination turned out to be good as starting point.
@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ Usage
If you haven't build Genode for OKL4 yet, please refer to the following document: If you haven't build Genode for OKL4 yet, please refer to the following document:
:[http://genode.org/documentation/platforms/okl4 - Genode on the OKL4 microkernel]: :[https://genode.org/documentation/platforms/okl4 - Genode on the OKL4 microkernel]:
This page contains the information on how to build and use Genode with OKL4. This page contains the information on how to build and use Genode with OKL4.
For building OKLinux for Genode, you first need to download and patch the For building OKLinux for Genode, you first need to download and patch the
@ -532,7 +532,7 @@ the following config file can be used:
For trying out the example with Qemu, please refer to the instructions For trying out the example with Qemu, please refer to the instructions
given in the given in the
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/9.02#section-4 - description] [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/9.02#section-4 - description]
of the initial networking support added in Genode version 9.02. of the initial networking support added in Genode version 9.02.

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@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ In December 2009, the day we waited for a long time had come. The first version
of NOVA was publicly released: of NOVA was publicly released:
:Official website of the NOVA hypervisor: :Official website of the NOVA hypervisor:
[http://hypervisor.org] [https://hypervisor.org]
Besides the novel and modern kernel interface, NOVA has a list of features that Besides the novel and modern kernel interface, NOVA has a list of features that
sets it apart from most other microkernels, in particular support for sets it apart from most other microkernels, in particular support for
@ -221,7 +221,7 @@ The Genode release 10.02 supports the NOVA pre-release version 0.1. You can
download the archive here: download the archive here:
:Download NOVA version 0.1: :Download NOVA version 0.1:
[http://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/~us15/nova/nova-hypervisor-0.1.tar.bz2] [https://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/~us15/nova/nova-hypervisor-0.1.tar.bz2]
For building NOVA, please refer to the 'README' file contained in the archive. For building NOVA, please refer to the 'README' file contained in the archive.
Normally, a simple 'make' in the 'build/' subdirectory is all you need to Normally, a simple 'make' in the 'build/' subdirectory is all you need to
@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ following command:
This tool will create a fresh build directory at the location specified This tool will create a fresh build directory at the location specified
as 'BUILD_DIR'. Provided that you have installed the as 'BUILD_DIR'. Provided that you have installed the
[http://genode.org/download/tool-chain - Genode tool chain], you can now build [https://genode.org/download/tool-chain - Genode tool chain], you can now build
Genode by using 'make' from within the new build directory. Genode by using 'make' from within the new build directory.
Note that in contrast to most other kernels, the Genode build process does not Note that in contrast to most other kernels, the Genode build process does not
@ -908,7 +908,7 @@ request inconsistently. We have now enhanced the 'Root_component' template with
a policy parameter to 'Root_component' that allows the specification of a a policy parameter to 'Root_component' that allows the specification of a
session-creation policy. The most important policy is whether a service can session-creation policy. The most important policy is whether a service can
have a single or multiple clients. have a single or multiple clients.
[http://genode.org/documentation/api/inline?code/base/include/root/component.h - See the improved template...] [https://genode.org/documentation/api/inline?code/base/include/root/component.h - See the improved template...]
Out-of-order RPC replies Out-of-order RPC replies
======================== ========================
@ -933,7 +933,7 @@ provided with the 'libports' repository. It is based on the official
Python code available from the website: Python code available from the website:
:Python website: :Python website:
[http://www.python.org] [https://www.python.org]
To fetch the upstream Python source code, call 'make prepare' from within the To fetch the upstream Python source code, call 'make prepare' from within the
'libports' directory. To include Python in your build process, add 'libports' 'libports' directory. To include Python in your build process, add 'libports'
@ -1107,7 +1107,7 @@ running Genode like the following.
! sudo ip address add 10.0.0.1/24 brd + dev tap0 ! sudo ip address add 10.0.0.1/24 brd + dev tap0
Give it a try with the Give it a try with the
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/9.11#section-17 - lwIP example scenario]. [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/9.11#section-17 - lwIP example scenario].
Please note that lwIP is configured for DHCP and does not assign a Please note that lwIP is configured for DHCP and does not assign a
static IP configuration to its end of the wire. Hence, you should run static IP configuration to its end of the wire. Hence, you should run
a DHCP server on tap0, e.g. a DHCP server on tap0, e.g.

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@ -1012,7 +1012,7 @@ Arora web browser
Arora has its origin as an example application for Qt4. However, it emancipated Arora has its origin as an example application for Qt4. However, it emancipated
itself to be a separate project. itself to be a separate project.
:[http://arora.googlecode.com]: Arora project website :[https://arora.googlecode.com]: Arora project website
Even though compared with other browsers, its popularity is relatively small Even though compared with other browsers, its popularity is relatively small
but for us, it is perfect to stretch the bounds of our Genode infrastructure. but for us, it is perfect to stretch the bounds of our Genode infrastructure.
@ -1123,7 +1123,7 @@ New two-stage build system
========================== ==========================
Since the thorough Since the thorough
[http://www.genode-labs.com/publications/scons-vs-make-2008.pdf - analysis of the Genode build system] [https://www.genode-labs.com/publications/scons-vs-make-2008.pdf - analysis of the Genode build system]
by Ludwig Hähne in 2008, we were planning to incorporate his findings into by Ludwig Hähne in 2008, we were planning to incorporate his findings into
Genode. In his study, he reimplemented Genode's make-based build system using Genode. In his study, he reimplemented Genode's make-based build system using
SCons and compared both implementations. For us, the two most interesting SCons and compared both implementations. For us, the two most interesting

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@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ networking, audio output, real-time priorities, mandatory access control,
USB, ATAPI block devices, Python, hardware-accelerated 3D graphics, Qt4, USB, ATAPI block devices, Python, hardware-accelerated 3D graphics, Qt4,
the WebKit-based Arora browser, and the paravirtualized OKLinux kernel. the WebKit-based Arora browser, and the paravirtualized OKLinux kernel.
So many wonderful toys waiting to get played with. This is how the idea of So many wonderful toys waiting to get played with. This is how the idea of
creating [http://genode.org/download/live-cds - the new Genode Live CD] was creating [https://genode.org/download/live-cds - the new Genode Live CD] was
born. In the past, Genode was mostly used in settings with a relatively static born. In the past, Genode was mostly used in settings with a relatively static
configuration consisting of several components orchestrated to fulfill configuration consisting of several components orchestrated to fulfill
a few special-purpose functions. Now, the time has come for the next step, a few special-purpose functions. Now, the time has come for the next step,
@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ the nifty interfaces used by the driver in our emulation framework. To
achieve our short-term goal of a great live CD experience, we had to achieve our short-term goal of a great live CD experience, we had to
walk a different path. walk a different path.
[http://gpxe.org/ - gPXE] is a lovely network boot loader / open-source [https://gpxe.org/ - gPXE] is a lovely network boot loader / open-source
PXE ROM project and the successor of the famous Etherboot PXE ROM project and the successor of the famous Etherboot
implementation. Besides support for DNS, HTTP, iSCSI and AoE, gPXE implementation. Besides support for DNS, HTTP, iSCSI and AoE, gPXE
includes dozens of NIC drivers and applies a plain driver framework. includes dozens of NIC drivers and applies a plain driver framework.
@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ at 'bin/gpxe_nic_drv'.
On-demand paging On-demand paging
################ ################
In the [http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/8.11#section-8 - release 8.11], In the [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/8.11#section-8 - release 8.11],
we laid the foundation for implementing user-level dataspace managers. we laid the foundation for implementing user-level dataspace managers.
But so far, the facility remained largely unused except for managing thread But so far, the facility remained largely unused except for managing thread
contexts. This changed with this release. contexts. This changed with this release.
@ -271,7 +271,7 @@ Finished transition to new init concept
======================================= =======================================
With the release 10.05, we introduced the With the release 10.05, we introduced the
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/10.05#section-0 - current configuration concept of init]. [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/10.05#section-0 - current configuration concept of init].
This concept supports mandatory access control and provides flexible This concept supports mandatory access control and provides flexible
ways for defining client-server relationships. Until now, we maintained ways for defining client-server relationships. Until now, we maintained
the old init concept. With the current release, the transition to the the old init concept. With the current release, the transition to the
@ -736,7 +736,7 @@ Automated coding-style checker
As Genode's code base grows and new developers start to get involved, As Genode's code base grows and new developers start to get involved,
we noticed recurring questions regarding coding style. There is a we noticed recurring questions regarding coding style. There is a
[http://genode.org/documentation/developer-resources/coding_style - document] [https://genode.org/documentation/developer-resources/coding_style - document]
describing our coding style but for people just starting to get involved, describing our coding style but for people just starting to get involved,
adhering all the rules can become tedious. However, we stress the importance adhering all the rules can become tedious. However, we stress the importance
of a consistent coding style for the project. Not only does a consistent style of a consistent coding style for the project. Not only does a consistent style

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@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ following packages:
Moreover, you need to download and install the tool-chain used by Genode. Have Moreover, you need to download and install the tool-chain used by Genode. Have
a look at this page: a look at this page:
:[http://genode.org/download/tool-chain]: :[https://genode.org/download/tool-chain]:
Genode tool-chain Genode tool-chain
@ -98,8 +98,8 @@ Downloading and building Fiasco.OC
Checkout the Fiasco.OC sources and tool-chain to an appropriated directory: Checkout the Fiasco.OC sources and tool-chain to an appropriated directory:
! export REPOMGR_SVN_REV=27 ! export REPOMGR_SVN_REV=27
! svn cat http://svn.tudos.org/repos/oc/tudos/trunk/repomgr |\ ! svn cat https://svn.tudos.org/repos/oc/tudos/trunk/repomgr |\
! perl - init http://svn.tudos.org/repos/oc/tudos fiasco l4re ! perl - init https://svn.tudos.org/repos/oc/tudos fiasco l4re
Building the kernel Building the kernel
@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ Building the Fiasco.OC version of Genode
The Fiasco.OC version of Genode is available at the Genode public subversion repository: The Fiasco.OC version of Genode is available at the Genode public subversion repository:
:http://genode.org/download/subversion-repository: :https://genode.org/download/subversion-repository:
Information about accessing the Genode public subversion repository Information about accessing the Genode public subversion repository
Go to a directory where you want the Genode/Fiasco.OC build directory to remain. Use Go to a directory where you want the Genode/Fiasco.OC build directory to remain. Use
@ -273,7 +273,7 @@ Further Information
:genode/tool/builddir/README: :genode/tool/builddir/README:
Reference manual for the 'create_builddir' script Reference manual for the 'create_builddir' script
:[http://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/fiasco]: :[https://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/fiasco]:
Official website for the Fiasco.OC microkernel. Official website for the Fiasco.OC microkernel.
@ -453,7 +453,7 @@ and a set of IP cores for implementing fully-fledged windowed GUIs on FPGAs:
:Website of the Genode FPGA Graphics Project: :Website of the Genode FPGA Graphics Project:
[http://genode-labs.com/products/fpga-graphics] [https://genode-labs.com/products/fpga-graphics]
Ever since we first released the Genode FPGA project, we envisioned to combine Ever since we first released the Genode FPGA project, we envisioned to combine
it with the Genode OS Framework. In Spring 2010, Martin Stein joined our team it with the Genode OS Framework. In Spring 2010, Martin Stein joined our team

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@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ C++-based alternative, fostering the use of the C++ streaming operators
combined with templates. The following paper provides a detailed discussion combined with templates. The following paper provides a detailed discussion
on the subject: on the subject:
:[http://genode-labs.com/publications/dynrpc-2007.pdf - A Case Study on the Cost and Benefit of Dynamic RPC Marshalling for Low-Level System Components]: :[https://genode-labs.com/publications/dynrpc-2007.pdf - A Case Study on the Cost and Benefit of Dynamic RPC Marshalling for Low-Level System Components]:
_SIGOPS OSR Special Issue on Secure Small-Kernel Systems, 2007_ _SIGOPS OSR Special Issue on Secure Small-Kernel Systems, 2007_
In hindsight, leaving behind the IDL approach was the right decision. From a In hindsight, leaving behind the IDL approach was the right decision. From a
@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ function call to a remote process running on the same machine (contrarily to
the term RPC being used in the context of systems distributed over a network). the term RPC being used in the context of systems distributed over a network).
The state of the art is best explained by the example interface discussed The state of the art is best explained by the example interface discussed
in the [http://genode.org/documentation/developer-resources/client_server_tutorial - Hello Tutorial]. in the [https://genode.org/documentation/developer-resources/client_server_tutorial - Hello Tutorial].
On Genode, each RPC interface is represented by an abstract C++ class, On Genode, each RPC interface is represented by an abstract C++ class,
enriched by some bits of information shared by the caller and the callee. enriched by some bits of information shared by the caller and the callee.

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@ -251,27 +251,27 @@ The new way of dealing with different kernels motivated us to revisit and
complement our exiting documentation. The following documents are new or complement our exiting documentation. The following documents are new or
have received considerable attention: have received considerable attention:
:[http://genode.org/documentation/developer-resources/getting_started - Getting started]: :[https://genode.org/documentation/developer-resources/getting_started - Getting started]:
The revised guide of how to explore Genode provides a quick way to The revised guide of how to explore Genode provides a quick way to
test drive Genode's graphical demo scenario with a kernel of your test drive Genode's graphical demo scenario with a kernel of your
choice and gives pointers to documents needed to proceed your choice and gives pointers to documents needed to proceed your
exploration. exploration.
:[http://genode.org/documentation/developer-resources/build_system - Build system manual]: :[https://genode.org/documentation/developer-resources/build_system - Build system manual]:
The new build-system manual explains the concepts behind Genode's The new build-system manual explains the concepts behind Genode's
build system, provides guidance with creating custom programs and build system, provides guidance with creating custom programs and
libraries, and covers the tool support for the automated integration libraries, and covers the tool support for the automated integration
and testing of application scenarios. and testing of application scenarios.
:[http://genode.org/documentation/components - Components overview]: :[https://genode.org/documentation/components - Components overview]:
The new components-overview document explains the categorization of The new components-overview document explains the categorization of
Genode's components and lists all components that come with the framework. Genode's components and lists all components that come with the framework.
:[http://genode.org/documentation/developer-resources/init - Configuration of the init process]: :[https://genode.org/documentation/developer-resources/init - Configuration of the init process]:
The document describes Genode's configuration concept, the routing of The document describes Genode's configuration concept, the routing of
service requests, and the expression of mandatory access-control policies. service requests, and the expression of mandatory access-control policies.
:[http://genode.org/community/wiki - Wiki]: :[https://genode.org/community/wiki - Wiki]:
The platform-specific Wiki pages for L4/Fiasco, L4ka::Pistachio, NOVA, The platform-specific Wiki pages for L4/Fiasco, L4ka::Pistachio, NOVA,
Codezero, Fiasco.OC, and OKL4 have been updated to reflect the new flows of Codezero, Fiasco.OC, and OKL4 have been updated to reflect the new flows of
working with the respective base platforms. working with the respective base platforms.

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@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ traditional hypervisors. Hence, the authors of NOVA coined the term
microhypervisor. microhypervisor.
The NOVA virtualization architecture is detailed in the paper The NOVA virtualization architecture is detailed in the paper
[http://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/steinberg_eurosys2010.pdf - NOVA: A Microhypervisor-Based Secure Virtualization Architecture] [https://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/steinberg_eurosys2010.pdf - NOVA: A Microhypervisor-Based Secure Virtualization Architecture]
by Udo Steinberg and Bernhard Kauer. by Udo Steinberg and Bernhard Kauer.
Since February 2010, NOVA is one of the supported base platforms of Genode. But Since February 2010, NOVA is one of the supported base platforms of Genode. But
@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ L4Linux is the base of L4Android, a project that combines the Android software
stack with L4Linux. With the current release, we have integrated L4Android with stack with L4Linux. With the current release, we have integrated L4Android with
Genode. Genode.
:[http://l4android.org]: :[https://l4android.org]:
L4Android project website L4Android project website
[image l4android] [image l4android]
@ -396,7 +396,7 @@ Vancouver is a virtual machine monitor specifically developed for the use with
the NOVA hypervisor. It virtualizes a 32-bit x86 PC hardware including various the NOVA hypervisor. It virtualizes a 32-bit x86 PC hardware including various
peripherals. peripherals.
The official project website is [http://hypervisor.org]. Vancouver relies The official project website is [https://hypervisor.org]. Vancouver relies
on hardware virtualization support such as VMX (Intel) or SVM (AMD). on hardware virtualization support such as VMX (Intel) or SVM (AMD).
With the current release, we have added the first version of our port of With the current release, we have added the first version of our port of
Vancouver to Genode to the 'ports' repository. To download the Vancouver Vancouver to Genode to the 'ports' repository. To download the Vancouver
@ -575,7 +575,7 @@ bidirectional communication (terminal session), and creating the actual GDB
support in the form of the GDB monitor component. To paint a complete picture support in the form of the GDB monitor component. To paint a complete picture
of the scene, we have added the following documentation: of the scene, we have added the following documentation:
:[http://genode.org/documentation/developer-resources/gdb]: :[https://genode.org/documentation/developer-resources/gdb]:
User-level debugging on Genode User-level debugging on Genode
@ -680,7 +680,7 @@ the official successor of gPXE, for our NIC drivers. Currently, drivers for
Intel E1000/E1000e and PCnet32 cards are enabled in the new 'nic_drv'. The Intel E1000/E1000e and PCnet32 cards are enabled in the new 'nic_drv'. The
Linux based driver was removed. Linux based driver was removed.
:[http://ipxe.org]: :[https://ipxe.org]:
iPXE open source boot firmware iPXE open source boot firmware

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@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ with new device-driver infrastructure such as the first version of a device
driver manager and a new ACPI parser. driver manager and a new ACPI parser.
Feature-wise, the current release takes the first steps towards the goal of the Feature-wise, the current release takes the first steps towards the goal of the
[http://genode.org/about/road-map - Roadmap for 2012], turning Genode into a [https://genode.org/about/road-map - Roadmap for 2012], turning Genode into a
general-purpose OS ready for everyday use by its developers. According to the general-purpose OS ready for everyday use by its developers. According to the
roadmap, we enhanced the Noux runtime with fork semantics so that we can run roadmap, we enhanced the Noux runtime with fork semantics so that we can run
command-line based GNU programs such as the bash shell and coreutils unmodified command-line based GNU programs such as the bash shell and coreutils unmodified
@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ releases. This way of development seemed to work quite well for us, we were
satisfied about the pace of development, and with each release, our project got satisfied about the pace of development, and with each release, our project got
more recognition. more recognition.
However, the excellent book [http://producingoss.com/ - Producing Open Source Software] However, the excellent book [https://producingoss.com/ - Producing Open Source Software]
made us realize that even though we released our work under an Open-Source made us realize that even though we released our work under an Open-Source
license, our development process was actually far from being open and may have license, our development process was actually far from being open and may have
discouraged participation of people outside the inner circle of developers. discouraged participation of people outside the inner circle of developers.
@ -58,14 +58,14 @@ to liberate the project from its closed fashion of development.
In the beginning of December, the vague idea has become a plan. So we finally In the beginning of December, the vague idea has become a plan. So we finally
brought the topic to our mailing list brought the topic to our mailing list
([http://genode.org/news/steps-towards-an-open-development-process - Steps towards an open development process]). ([https://genode.org/news/steps-towards-an-open-development-process - Steps towards an open development process]).
We decided to take the release cycle for Genode 12.02 as the opportunity to put We decided to take the release cycle for Genode 12.02 as the opportunity to put
our plan to practice. The central element of this endeavour was moving the our plan to practice. The central element of this endeavour was moving the
project over to GitHub and adapt our workflows and tooling support accordingly. project over to GitHub and adapt our workflows and tooling support accordingly.
First, we started to embrace GitHub's issue tracker for the management of First, we started to embrace GitHub's issue tracker for the management of
working topics: working topics:
:[http://github.com/genodelabs/genode/issues]: Issue Tracker :[https://github.com/genodelabs/genode/issues]: Issue Tracker
The most significant step was leaving our Genode-Labs-internal code The most significant step was leaving our Genode-Labs-internal code
repositories behind and starting a completely public Git repository instead: repositories behind and starting a completely public Git repository instead:
@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ comes directly from the project's Git repository. So maintaining website
content is done in the same coherent and transparent way as working on Genode's content is done in the same coherent and transparent way as working on Genode's
code base. So we could finally put the old Wiki to rest. In the process, we code base. So we could finally put the old Wiki to rest. In the process, we
largely revisited the existing content. For example, we rewrote the largely revisited the existing content. For example, we rewrote the
[http://genode.org/community/contributions - contributions] document in a [https://genode.org/community/contributions - contributions] document in a
tutorial-like style and incorporated several practical hints, in particular tutorial-like style and incorporated several practical hints, in particular
related to the recommended use of Git. related to the recommended use of Git.
@ -419,9 +419,9 @@ New and updated libraries
We updated Qt4 from version 4.7.1 to version 4.7.4. For the most part, the We updated Qt4 from version 4.7.1 to version 4.7.4. For the most part, the
update contains bug fixes as detailed in the release notes for the versions update contains bug fixes as detailed in the release notes for the versions
[http://qt.nokia.com/products/changes/changes-4.7.2 - 4.7.2], [https://qt.nokia.com/products/changes/changes-4.7.2 - 4.7.2],
[http://qt.nokia.com/products/changes/changes-4.7.3 - 4.7.3], and [https://qt.nokia.com/products/changes/changes-4.7.3 - 4.7.3], and
[http://labs.qt.nokia.com/2011/09/01/qt-4-7-4-released - 4.7.4]. [https://labs.qt.nokia.com/2011/09/01/qt-4-7-4-released - 4.7.4].
:Update of zlib to version 1.2.6: :Update of zlib to version 1.2.6:
@ -469,7 +469,7 @@ PDF viewer
According to our road map for 2012, we pursued the port of an existing PDF According to our road map for 2012, we pursued the port of an existing PDF
viewer as native application to Genode. viewer as native application to Genode.
We first looked at the [http://poppler.freedesktop.org - libpoppler], We first looked at the [https://poppler.freedesktop.org - libpoppler],
which seems to be the most popular PDF rendering engine in the world of which seems to be the most popular PDF rendering engine in the world of
freedesktop.org. To get a grasp on what the porting effort of this engine may freedesktop.org. To get a grasp on what the porting effort of this engine may
be, we looked at projects using this library as well as the library source be, we looked at projects using this library as well as the library source
@ -678,7 +678,7 @@ employing a full-blown ACPI interpreter, the ACPI driver uses an ingenious
technique invented by Bernhard Kauer, which is described in the following technique invented by Bernhard Kauer, which is described in the following
paper: paper:
:[http://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/tr-atare-2009.pdf - ATARE - ACPI Tables and Regular Expressions]: :[https://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/papers_ps/tr-atare-2009.pdf - ATARE - ACPI Tables and Regular Expressions]:
_TU Dresden technical report TUD-FI09-09, Dresden, Germany, August 2009_ _TU Dresden technical report TUD-FI09-09, Dresden, Germany, August 2009_
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@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ The highlights are the introduction of Genode's file-system infrastructure and
a new concept for the dynamic adjustment of the system's behaviour at runtime. a new concept for the dynamic adjustment of the system's behaviour at runtime.
The release follows the rough plan we laid out in our The release follows the rough plan we laid out in our
[http://genode.org/about/road-map - road map]. One planned road-map item was [https://genode.org/about/road-map - road map]. One planned road-map item was
revisiting our base of device drivers as we realized that some important revisiting our base of device drivers as we realized that some important
drivers were not on par with our requirements, the USB stack being the most drivers were not on par with our requirements, the USB stack being the most
important example. Our prior existing solution was originally ported from Linux important example. Our prior existing solution was originally ported from Linux
@ -619,8 +619,8 @@ from the official zlib mirrors.
:Video codecs via libav: :Video codecs via libav:
The [http://libav.org - libav project] is one successor of the popular The [https://libav.org - libav project] is one successor of the popular
[http://ffmpeg.org/ - FFmpeg] library, which is a comprehensive solution [https://ffmpeg.org/ - FFmpeg] library, which is a comprehensive solution
for video and audio decoding, conversion, and streaming. The version for video and audio decoding, conversion, and streaming. The version
0.8.2 of libav has been incorporated into the libports repository. 0.8.2 of libav has been incorporated into the libports repository.
@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ versatile test tool, which loads and runs test scripts configured with
Genode's config mechanism. Test results can be aggregated, printed, and Genode's config mechanism. Test results can be aggregated, printed, and
analyzed at runtime by scripts. analyzed at runtime by scripts.
:[http://lua.org/]: Lua programming language :[https://lua.org/]: Lua programming language
libSDL libSDL
@ -743,7 +743,7 @@ player. It consists of the following pieces.
[image media_player] [image media_player]
The unmodified 'avplay' embedded in Qt4-based GUI. The unmodified 'avplay' embedded in Qt4-based GUI.
The media file was downloaded from The media file was downloaded from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbtAP3kUCxs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbtAP3kUCxs.
The latter part is particularly interesting because it makes creative use of The latter part is particularly interesting because it makes creative use of
Genode's unique service virtualization facilities. The 'qt_avplay' program Genode's unique service virtualization facilities. The 'qt_avplay' program

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@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ the genode.org website via the lighttpd web server,
:What about the road map?: :What about the road map?:
Those of you who track the milestones laid out in our [http:/about/road-map - road map] Those of you who track the milestones laid out in our [https://genode.org/about/road-map - road map]
may wonder how Genode 12.08 relates to the stated goals. In fact, several may wonder how Genode 12.08 relates to the stated goals. In fact, several
points of the road map haven't received the attention as originally planned. points of the road map haven't received the attention as originally planned.
As an explanation, let us quote the paragraph right atop of the road-map page: As an explanation, let us quote the paragraph right atop of the road-map page:
@ -152,10 +152,10 @@ you will see the new 'hw_panda_a2', 'hw_vea9x4', 'hw_pbxa9' choices of
build-directory templates. The latter platform enables you to run a build-directory templates. The latter platform enables you to run a
'base-hw' Genode system on Qemu. 'base-hw' Genode system on Qemu.
[http://genode.org/documentation/platforms/hw - Learn more about using the new base-hw platform...] [https://genode.org/documentation/platforms/hw - Learn more about using the new base-hw platform...]
For running Genode directly on the Pandaboard, please refer to the For running Genode directly on the Pandaboard, please refer to the
[http://genode.org/documentation/platforms/hw_panda_a2 - Pandaboard-specific documentation...] [https://genode.org/documentation/platforms/hw_panda_a2 - Pandaboard-specific documentation...]
Embracing the NOVA Hypervisor Embracing the NOVA Hypervisor
@ -406,14 +406,14 @@ New and updated 3rd-party libraries
:Expat: :Expat:
[http://expat.sourceforge.net - Expat] is an XML parsing library. The port of [https://expat.sourceforge.net - Expat] is an XML parsing library. The port of
this library was motivated by our goal to use the GNU debugger for on-target this library was motivated by our goal to use the GNU debugger for on-target
debugging. GDB depends on this library. debugging. GDB depends on this library.
:MPC and GMP: :MPC and GMP:
We complemented our existing port of the We complemented our existing port of the
[http://gmplib.org - GNU multiple precision arithmetic library (libgmp)] with [https://gmplib.org - GNU multiple precision arithmetic library (libgmp)] with
support for the x86_64 and ARM architectures. This change combined with the support for the x86_64 and ARM architectures. This change combined with the
port of the [http://www.multiprecision.org/index.php?prog=mpc - MPC library] port of the [http://www.multiprecision.org/index.php?prog=mpc - MPC library]
enables us to build the Genode tool chain for these architectures. enables us to build the Genode tool chain for these architectures.
@ -437,14 +437,14 @@ on it.
:PCRE: :PCRE:
[http://www.pcre.org/ - PCRE] is a library for parsing regular rexpressions. We [https://www.pcre.org/ - PCRE] is a library for parsing regular rexpressions. We
require this library for our ongoing work on porting the lighttpd webserver. require this library for our ongoing work on porting the lighttpd webserver.
Lighttpd web server Lighttpd web server
=================== ===================
The [http://www.lighttpd.net/ - Lighttpd] web server has been added to the The [https://www.lighttpd.net/ - Lighttpd] web server has been added to the
'ports' repository. The port runs as a native Genode application and ultimately 'ports' repository. The port runs as a native Genode application and ultimately
clears the way to hosting the genode.org website on Genode. To test drive this clears the way to hosting the genode.org website on Genode. To test drive this
scenario, please give the 'ports/run/genode_org.run' script a try. scenario, please give the 'ports/run/genode_org.run' script a try.

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@ -328,7 +328,7 @@ To prevent the TCP/IP stack from artificially throttling TCP throughput,
we adjusted lwIP's TCP_SND_BUF size. we adjusted lwIP's TCP_SND_BUF size.
From our work on optimizing the NIC stub-code performance of L4Linux as From our work on optimizing the NIC stub-code performance of L4Linux as
described [http://genode.org/documentation/articles/pandaboard - here], described [https://genode.org/documentation/articles/pandaboard - here],
we learned that the use of a NIC-specific packet allocator for the we learned that the use of a NIC-specific packet allocator for the
packet-stream interface is beneficial. At the lwIP back end, we still relied on packet-stream interface is beneficial. At the lwIP back end, we still relied on
the original general-purpose allocator. Hence, we improved the lwIP back-end the original general-purpose allocator. Hence, we improved the lwIP back-end
@ -368,7 +368,7 @@ device-driver environment for the audio drivers of the Open Sound System (OSS).
:Website of the Open Sound System: :Website of the Open Sound System:
[http://http://www.4front-tech.com] [http://www.4front-tech.com]
The new 'dde_oss' contains all the pieces needed to use Intel HDA, AC97, and The new 'dde_oss' contains all the pieces needed to use Intel HDA, AC97, and
ES1370 audio cards on Genode. On first use, the 3rd-party code can be ES1370 audio cards on Genode. On first use, the 3rd-party code can be
@ -732,4 +732,4 @@ refer to the tool-chain website:
:Genode tool chain: :Genode tool chain:
[http://genode.org/download/tool-chain] [https://genode.org/download/tool-chain]

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@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ Full virtualization on NOVA/x86
Vancouver is a x86 virtual machine monitor that is designed to run as Vancouver is a x86 virtual machine monitor that is designed to run as
user-level process on top of the NOVA hypervisor. In user-level process on top of the NOVA hypervisor. In
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/11.11#Faithful_x86_PC_Virtualization_enabled_by_the_Vancouver_VMM - Genode version 11.11], [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/11.11#Faithful_x86_PC_Virtualization_enabled_by_the_Vancouver_VMM - Genode version 11.11],
we introduced the preliminary adaptation of Vancouver to Genode. This version we introduced the preliminary adaptation of Vancouver to Genode. This version
was meant as a mere proof of concept, which allowed the bootup of small Guest was meant as a mere proof of concept, which allowed the bootup of small Guest
OSes (such as Fiasco.OC or Pistachio) inside the VMM. However, it did not OSes (such as Fiasco.OC or Pistachio) inside the VMM. However, it did not
@ -379,7 +379,7 @@ Trimmed and unified framework API
================================= =================================
A though-provoking A though-provoking
[http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=CAGQ-%3Dq27%2B_UooBiJmz9RdTE1gDmVcg9v0w-8TNgEH5fzHYiA%2BQ%40mail.gmail.com&forum_name=genode-main - posting] [https://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=CAGQ-%3Dq27%2B_UooBiJmz9RdTE1gDmVcg9v0w-8TNgEH5fzHYiA%2BQ%40mail.gmail.com&forum_name=genode-main - posting]
on our mailing list prompted us to explore the idea to make shared libraries on our mailing list prompted us to explore the idea to make shared libraries
and dynamically linked executables binary compatible among different kernels. and dynamically linked executables binary compatible among different kernels.
This sounds a bit crazy at first but it is not downright infeasible. This sounds a bit crazy at first but it is not downright infeasible.

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@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
With Genode 13.05, we have diverged quite a bit from the feature-laden plans With Genode 13.05, we have diverged quite a bit from the feature-laden plans
laid out in our [http://genode.org/about/road-map road map] as we realized laid out in our [https://genode.org/about/road-map road map] as we realized
that consolidating and optimizing the current feature set will have a more that consolidating and optimizing the current feature set will have a more
sustainable effect than functional enhancements at this point. In particular, sustainable effect than functional enhancements at this point. In particular,
we addressed the problem that the ever growing diversity of platforms imposes we addressed the problem that the ever growing diversity of platforms imposes
@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ TFTP boot x86
The following description uses NOVA as an example to illustrate the usage. The following description uses NOVA as an example to illustrate the usage.
Other base platforms are supported as well and can be configured analogously. Other base platforms are supported as well and can be configured analogously.
[http://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/~us15/pulsar/ - Pulsar] is a tiny boot loader [https://os.inf.tu-dresden.de/~us15/pulsar/ - Pulsar] is a tiny boot loader
that uses PXE to fetch boot images via TFTP over the network. On the x86 that uses PXE to fetch boot images via TFTP over the network. On the x86
architecture, Genode supports the automatic generation of Pulsar configuration architecture, Genode supports the automatic generation of Pulsar configuration
files, which can be placed directly onto a TFTP server. Genode can be booted files, which can be placed directly onto a TFTP server. Genode can be booted
@ -345,7 +345,7 @@ each requiring a dedicated 'Terminal::Session'. Hence, we need a way to
multiplex the 'Terminal::Session' interface between those clients. Our multiplex the 'Terminal::Session' interface between those clients. Our
multiplexing solution comes in the form of a component called terminal_mux, multiplexing solution comes in the form of a component called terminal_mux,
which we just introduced in the which we just introduced in the
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/13.02#New_terminal_multiplexer - previous release]. [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/13.02#New_terminal_multiplexer - previous release].
It uses a single terminal connection to implement a text-based user interface It uses a single terminal connection to implement a text-based user interface
to multiple virtual terminal consoles. to multiple virtual terminal consoles.
@ -400,7 +400,7 @@ unsynchronized class interfaces.
:MMIO framework improvements: :MMIO framework improvements:
For native Genode device drivers, we consistently use our For native Genode device drivers, we consistently use our
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/12.02#MMIO_access_framework - MMIO framework API]. [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/12.02#MMIO_access_framework - MMIO framework API].
These utilities help us to safeguard the access to individual bit fields of These utilities help us to safeguard the access to individual bit fields of
memory-mapped device registers and cleanly separate the declaration of device memory-mapped device registers and cleanly separate the declaration of device
registers from the driver logic. During the increased use of the API, we registers from the driver logic. During the increased use of the API, we
@ -669,7 +669,7 @@ particular, we addressed USB networking, XHCI (USB-3), Gigabit networking over
USB-3, eMMC, and SATA. USB-3, eMMC, and SATA.
The development of those device drivers follows our rationale that guided our The development of those device drivers follows our rationale that guided our
[http://genode.org/documentation/articles/pandaboard - previous work on the OMAP4 platform]. [https://genode.org/documentation/articles/pandaboard - previous work on the OMAP4 platform].
For the USB driver, we employed the device-driver-environment (DDE) approach For the USB driver, we employed the device-driver-environment (DDE) approach
for reusing the Linux USB stack and the host controller drivers. In contrast, for reusing the Linux USB stack and the host controller drivers. In contrast,
the eMMC and SATA drivers are built as genuine Genode drivers with no the eMMC and SATA drivers are built as genuine Genode drivers with no
@ -747,7 +747,7 @@ The OMAP4 framebuffer driver used to support HDMI only, which was used
for connecting a display to the Pandaboard. To make the driver usable on for connecting a display to the Pandaboard. To make the driver usable on
phones and tablets, the driver has been enhanced to support LCD output. Thanks phones and tablets, the driver has been enhanced to support LCD output. Thanks
to Alexander Tarasikov for the patch and the insightful story about to Alexander Tarasikov for the patch and the insightful story about
[http://allsoftwaresucks.blogspot.com/2013/05/porting-genode-to-commercial-hardware.html - porting Genode to the B&N Nook HD+ tablet]! [https://allsoftwaresucks.blogspot.com/2013/05/porting-genode-to-commercial-hardware.html - porting Genode to the B&N Nook HD+ tablet]!
USB USB

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@ -533,7 +533,7 @@ Management of CPU affinities
============================ ============================
In line with our experience of supporting In line with our experience of supporting
[http://www.genode.org/documentation/release-notes/10.02#Real-time_priorities - real-time priorities] [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/10.02#Real-time_priorities - real-time priorities]
in version 10.02, we were seeking a way to express CPU affinities such that in version 10.02, we were seeking a way to express CPU affinities such that
Genode's recursive nature gets preserved and facilitated. Dealing with Genode's recursive nature gets preserved and facilitated. Dealing with
physical CPU numbers would contradict with this mission. Our solution physical CPU numbers would contradict with this mission. Our solution

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@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ but less so with file systems that are well supported by the Linux kernel.
Coincidentally, when we came to this realization, we stumbled upon the Coincidentally, when we came to this realization, we stumbled upon the
wonderful work of Antti Kantee on so-called rump kernels: wonderful work of Antti Kantee on so-called rump kernels:
:[http://wiki.netbsd.org/rumpkernel/]: :[https://wiki.netbsd.org/rumpkernel/]:
Rump kernel Wiki Rump kernel Wiki
The motivation behind the rump kernels was the development of The motivation behind the rump kernels was the development of
@ -394,7 +394,7 @@ Block cache
=========== ===========
The provisioning of a block cache was one of the primary motivations behind the The provisioning of a block cache was one of the primary motivations behind the
[http://www.genode.org/documentation/release-notes/13.11#Dynamic_resource_balancing - dynamic resource balancing] [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/13.11#Dynamic_resource_balancing - dynamic resource balancing]
concept that was introduced in Genode 13.11. We are now introducing the first concept that was introduced in Genode 13.11. We are now introducing the first
version of such a cache. version of such a cache.

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@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ Unification of the ports management
With the new source-tree layout in place, we could pursue a new take on With the new source-tree layout in place, we could pursue a new take on
unifying the management of ported 3rd-party source code. The new solution, unifying the management of ported 3rd-party source code. The new solution,
which is very much inspired by the fabulous which is very much inspired by the fabulous
[http://nixos.org/nix - Nix package manager] comes in the form of new tools to [https://nixos.org/nix - Nix package manager] comes in the form of new tools to
be found at 'tool/ports/'. be found at 'tool/ports/'.
Note that even though the port mechanism described herein looks a bit like Note that even though the port mechanism described herein looks a bit like
@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ please refer to the updated porting guide:
:Genode Porting Guide: :Genode Porting Guide:
[http://genode.org/documentation/developer-resources/porting] [https://genode.org/documentation/developer-resources/porting]
:Known limitations: :Known limitations:

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@ -415,7 +415,7 @@ ROM session interface
Originally, the ROM session interface had been designed for providing boot Originally, the ROM session interface had been designed for providing boot
modules to the user land. Later, in version modules to the user land. Later, in version
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/12.05#System_reconfiguration_at_runtime - 12.05], [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/12.05#System_reconfiguration_at_runtime - 12.05],
we enhanced the interface to support dynamic updates of ROM modules to we enhanced the interface to support dynamic updates of ROM modules to
facilitate the reconfiguration of components at runtime. In the meanwhile, facilitate the reconfiguration of components at runtime. In the meanwhile,
the dynamic updating of ROM modules has become commonplace within Genode, the dynamic updating of ROM modules has become commonplace within Genode,
@ -479,7 +479,7 @@ Pluggable VFS file systems
========================== ==========================
The virtual file system (VFS) infrastructure introduced with version The virtual file system (VFS) infrastructure introduced with version
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.05#Per-process_virtual_file_systems - 14.05], [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.05#Per-process_virtual_file_systems - 14.05],
supports a number of built-in file-system types such as the TAR, ROM, FS, supports a number of built-in file-system types such as the TAR, ROM, FS,
block, terminal, or LOG file systems. It allows the tailoring of the block, terminal, or LOG file systems. It allows the tailoring of the
file-system environment specifically for each individual program. file-system environment specifically for each individual program.
@ -1030,7 +1030,7 @@ Finished transition to new ports mechanism
========================================== ==========================================
In version 14.05, we introduced In version 14.05, we introduced
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.05#Management_of_ported_3rd-party_source_code - new tools] [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.05#Management_of_ported_3rd-party_source_code - new tools]
for integrating 3rd-party software with Genode and migrated the majority of for integrating 3rd-party software with Genode and migrated the majority of
our ports to the new mechanism. With the current version, we have finished the our ports to the new mechanism. With the current version, we have finished the
transition by migrating the remaining ports, namely Qt5, GCC, and GDB. transition by migrating the remaining ports, namely Qt5, GCC, and GDB.

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@ -402,7 +402,7 @@ modules:
Furthermore all Intel wireless cards supported by the 'iwlwifi' driver need a Furthermore all Intel wireless cards supported by the 'iwlwifi' driver need a
specific firmware to work. You can download the archives containing the specific firmware to work. You can download the archives containing the
firmware from [http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/Drivers/iwlwifi]. The firmware from [https://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/Drivers/iwlwifi]. The
firmware image also has to be added to the boot module list. If the firmware firmware image also has to be added to the boot module list. If the firmware
is missing, the driver will complain and print an error message: is missing, the driver will complain and print an error message:
@ -556,7 +556,7 @@ For realizing graphical applications that are security critical, we wish to
avoid the complexity of sophisticated tool kits like Qt5. To ease the avoid the complexity of sophisticated tool kits like Qt5. To ease the
development of such Genode-specific graphical applications, we introduced a development of such Genode-specific graphical applications, we introduced a
few common low-level interfaces and utilities for graphics in few common low-level interfaces and utilities for graphics in
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.02#Unified_interfaces_for_graphics - version 14.02]. [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.02#Unified_interfaces_for_graphics - version 14.02].
The current version refines those utilities with added support for layering The current version refines those utilities with added support for layering
graphics using alpha channels. There is a new ALPHA8 pixel format that can be graphics using alpha channels. There is a new ALPHA8 pixel format that can be
@ -637,7 +637,7 @@ Growing tool kit for low-complexity GUI applications
==================================================== ====================================================
With the current release, we continue our line of GUI-related work started in With the current release, we continue our line of GUI-related work started in
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.08#New_GUI_architecture - version 14.08]. [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.08#New_GUI_architecture - version 14.08].
As a side product of implementing low-complexity GUI components directly on As a side product of implementing low-complexity GUI components directly on
Genode instead of using existing GUI tool kits, a library of common utilities Genode instead of using existing GUI tool kits, a library of common utilities
is evolving. The utilities are not strictly GUI-related but also cover the is evolving. The utilities are not strictly GUI-related but also cover the
@ -935,7 +935,7 @@ Raspberry Pi
============ ============
Genode added principle support for the Raspberry Pi one year ago in Genode added principle support for the Raspberry Pi one year ago in
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/13.11#Raspberry_Pi - version 13.11]. [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/13.11#Raspberry_Pi - version 13.11].
Back then, the driver support covered the interrupt controller, timer, UART, Back then, the driver support covered the interrupt controller, timer, UART,
display, and USB. The latter was particularly challenging because the DWC-OTG display, and USB. The latter was particularly challenging because the DWC-OTG
USB host controller lacked public documentation. Hence, we ported the driver USB host controller lacked public documentation. Hence, we ported the driver
@ -1035,7 +1035,7 @@ amttool, which uses a SOAP EOI protocol for communication. Newer hardware with
AMT version 9 or higher dropped the support for SOAP EOI - read AMT version 9 or higher dropped the support for SOAP EOI - read
[https://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2012/12/01/intel-amt-wsman-interface-is-replacing-the-soapeoi-interface - a blog entry by Intel] [https://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2012/12/01/intel-amt-wsman-interface-is-replacing-the-soapeoi-interface - a blog entry by Intel]
for more details - switched to the for more details - switched to the
[http://www.dmtf.org/standards/wsman - WSMAN interface]. The tool wsman on [https://www.dmtf.org/standards/wsman - WSMAN interface]. The tool wsman on
Linux speaks the protocol and can be used as a replacement. We integrated the Linux speaks the protocol and can be used as a replacement. We integrated the
support of wsman into our run tool infrastructure and use it by default if support of wsman into our run tool infrastructure and use it by default if
installed - otherwise amttool will be used. Of course, you can enforce your installed - otherwise amttool will be used. Of course, you can enforce your

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@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
Genode's [http://genode.org/about/road-map - roadmap] for this year puts a Genode's [https://genode.org/about/road-map - roadmap] for this year puts a
strong emphasis on the consolidation and cultivation of the existing feature strong emphasis on the consolidation and cultivation of the existing feature
set. With the first release of the year, version 15.02 pays tribute to this set. With the first release of the year, version 15.02 pays tribute to this
mission by stepping up to extensive and systematic automated testing. As mission by stepping up to extensive and systematic automated testing. As
@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Cortex-A15-based Arndale board.
While integrating ARM's virtualization extension, we aimed to strictly follow While integrating ARM's virtualization extension, we aimed to strictly follow
microkernel-construction principles. The primary design is inspired by the microkernel-construction principles. The primary design is inspired by the
[http://hypervisor.org/ - NOVA OS Virtualization Architecture]. It is based on a [https://hypervisor.org/ - NOVA OS Virtualization Architecture]. It is based on a
microhypervisor that provides essential microkernel mechanisms along with microhypervisor that provides essential microkernel mechanisms along with
basic primitives to switch between virtual machines (VMs). On top of the basic primitives to switch between virtual machines (VMs). On top of the
microhypervisor, classical OS services are implemented as microhypervisor, classical OS services are implemented as
@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ Design
The ARM virtualization extensions are based on the so-called security The ARM virtualization extensions are based on the so-called security
extensions, commonly known as extensions, commonly known as
[http://genode.org/documentation/articles/trustzone - TrustZone]. [https://genode.org/documentation/articles/trustzone - TrustZone].
The ARM designers did not follow the The ARM designers did not follow the
Intel approach to split the CPU into a "root" and a "guest" world while having all prior Intel approach to split the CPU into a "root" and a "guest" world while having all prior
existing CPU modes available in both worlds. Instead, ARM added a new privilege level existing CPU modes available in both worlds. Instead, ARM added a new privilege level
@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ Modular tool kit for automated testing
###################################### ######################################
In In
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/13.05#Automated_quality-assurance_testing - Genode version 13.05], [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/13.05#Automated_quality-assurance_testing - Genode version 13.05],
we already introduced comprehensive support for the automated testing of we already introduced comprehensive support for the automated testing of
Genode scenarios. Since then, Genode Labs has significantly widened the scope Genode scenarios. Since then, Genode Labs has significantly widened the scope
of its internal test infrastructure, both in terms of the coverage of the test of its internal test infrastructure, both in terms of the coverage of the test
@ -391,7 +391,7 @@ the physical address ranges of memory:
* When using an IOMMU on NOVA, Genode represents the address space * When using an IOMMU on NOVA, Genode represents the address space
accessible by devices (by the means of DMA) using a so-called device PD accessible by devices (by the means of DMA) using a so-called device PD
([http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/13.02#DMA_protection_via_IOMMU]). ([https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/13.02#DMA_protection_via_IOMMU]).
DMA transactions originating from PCI devices are subjected to the virtual DMA transactions originating from PCI devices are subjected to the virtual
address space of the device PD. address space of the device PD.
All DMA buffers are identity-mapped with their physical addresses within All DMA buffers are identity-mapped with their physical addresses within
@ -739,7 +739,7 @@ includes hardware, software, and firmware. This motivated us to
bring Genode to this platform. bring Genode to this platform.
The underlying idea is to facilitate The underlying idea is to facilitate
[http://genode.org/documentation/articles/trustzone - ARM TrustZone] to [https://genode.org/documentation/articles/trustzone - ARM TrustZone] to
use Genode as a companion to a Linux-based OS on the platform. use Genode as a companion to a Linux-based OS on the platform.
Whereas Linux would run in the normal world of TrustZone, Genode runs Whereas Linux would run in the normal world of TrustZone, Genode runs
in the secure world. With Linux, the normal world will control the in the secure world. With Linux, the normal world will control the

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@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ completely written from scratch:
The book is published under the Creative Commons Attribution + ShareAlike The book is published under the Creative Commons Attribution + ShareAlike
License (CC-BY-SA) and can be downloaded as License (CC-BY-SA) and can be downloaded as
[http://genode.org/documentation/genode-foundations-15-05.pdf - PDF document]. [https://genode.org/documentation/genode-foundations-15-05.pdf - PDF document].
It first presents the motivation behind our project, followed by a thorough It first presents the motivation behind our project, followed by a thorough
description of the Genode OS architecture. The conceptual material is description of the Genode OS architecture. The conceptual material is
@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ complemented with practical information for developers and a discussion of
framework internals. The second part of the book serves as a reference of framework internals. The second part of the book serves as a reference of
Genode's programming interfaces. Genode's programming interfaces.
[http://genode.org/documentation/genode-foundations-15-05.pdf - Download the book (PDF)...] [https://genode.org/documentation/genode-foundations-15-05.pdf - Download the book (PDF)...]
In the upcoming weeks, we plan to update the documentation section of the In the upcoming weeks, we plan to update the documentation section of the
genode.org website with the new material. Until then, we hope you find the genode.org website with the new material. Until then, we hope you find the
@ -135,8 +135,8 @@ Principal support for the 64-bit x86 architecture
_This section was written by Adrian-Ken Rueegsegger and Reto Buerki who_ _This section was written by Adrian-Ken Rueegsegger and Reto Buerki who_
_conducted the described line of work independent from Genode Labs._ _conducted the described line of work independent from Genode Labs._
The [http://muen.sk - Muen Separation Kernel (SK) project] is an Open-Source The [https://muen.sk - Muen Separation Kernel (SK) project] is an Open-Source
microkernel, which uses the [http://spark-2014.org/ - SPARK] programming microkernel, which uses the [https://spark-2014.org/ - SPARK] programming
language to enable light-weight formal methods for high assurance. The 64-bit language to enable light-weight formal methods for high assurance. The 64-bit
x86 kernel, currently consisting of a little over 5'000 LOC, makes extensive x86 kernel, currently consisting of a little over 5'000 LOC, makes extensive
use of the latest Intel virtualization features and has been formally proven use of the latest Intel virtualization features and has been formally proven
@ -337,7 +337,7 @@ Dynamic thread weights
====================== ======================
With the Genode release 14.11, we introduced an entirely With the Genode release 14.11, we introduced an entirely
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.11#Trading_CPU_time_between_components_using_the_HW_kernel - new scheduler] [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.11#Trading_CPU_time_between_components_using_the_HW_kernel - new scheduler]
in the base-hw kernel that allows for the trading of CPU time between Genode in the base-hw kernel that allows for the trading of CPU time between Genode
components. This scheduler knows two parameters for each scheduling context: A components. This scheduler knows two parameters for each scheduling context: A
priority that models the urgency for low-latency execution and a quota that priority that models the urgency for low-latency execution and a quota that
@ -688,7 +688,7 @@ File-system utilities
===================== =====================
When we introduced Genode's file-system session interface in When we introduced Genode's file-system session interface in
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/12.05#New_file-system_infrastructure - version 12.05], [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/12.05#New_file-system_infrastructure - version 12.05],
it was accompanied with a RAM file system as the first implementation. Since it was accompanied with a RAM file system as the first implementation. Since
then, a growing number of file-system services were developed, which took the then, a growing number of file-system services were developed, which took the
RAM file system as blue print. Over the years, this practice resulted in the RAM file system as blue print. Over the years, this practice resulted in the
@ -902,7 +902,7 @@ Board support for i.MX6-based Wandboard
The increasing interest in the combination of Genode and the Freescale i.MX6 The increasing interest in the combination of Genode and the Freescale i.MX6
SoC motivated us to add official support for a board based on this SoC SoC motivated us to add official support for a board based on this SoC
to our custom kernel. We settled on the to our custom kernel. We settled on the
[http://www.wandboard.org/ - Wandboard Quad] that was developed on a volunteer [https://www.wandboard.org/ - Wandboard Quad] that was developed on a volunteer
basis. Thanks to Praveen Srinivas (IIT Madras, India) and Nikolay Golikov basis. Thanks to Praveen Srinivas (IIT Madras, India) and Nikolay Golikov
(Ksys Labs LLC, Russia) who contributed their work on i.MX6. The Wandboard (Ksys Labs LLC, Russia) who contributed their work on i.MX6. The Wandboard
Quad features 2 GiB of DDR3 RAM and a quad-core Cortex-A9 CPU. So, unlike when Quad features 2 GiB of DDR3 RAM and a quad-core Cortex-A9 CPU. So, unlike when
@ -984,7 +984,7 @@ USB-device pass-through support
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
With the availability of the With the availability of the
[http://www.genode.org/documentation/release-notes/15.02#USB_session_interface - USB session interface] [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/15.02#USB_session_interface - USB session interface]
and the new [USB device-list report] feature of the USB driver, it is now and the new [USB device-list report] feature of the USB driver, it is now
possible to pass a selection of raw USB devices directly to VirtualBox guests. possible to pass a selection of raw USB devices directly to VirtualBox guests.
@ -1024,7 +1024,7 @@ Platforms
Proof-of-concept support for the seL4 kernel Proof-of-concept support for the seL4 kernel
============================================ ============================================
Since last summer when the [http://sel4.systems - seL4 kernel] was released Since last summer when the [https://sel4.systems - seL4 kernel] was released
under the General Public License, we entertained the idea to run Genode on under the General Public License, we entertained the idea to run Genode on
this kernel. As the name suggests, the seL4 kernel is a member of the L4 this kernel. As the name suggests, the seL4 kernel is a member of the L4
family of kernels. But there are two things that set this kernel apart from family of kernels. But there are two things that set this kernel apart from
@ -1040,7 +1040,7 @@ Since last autumn, we conducted the port of Genode to the seL4 kernel as
background activity. We took the chance to thoroughly document our experience background activity. We took the chance to thoroughly document our experience
by the following series of articles: by the following series of articles:
:[http://genode.org/documentation/articles/sel4_part_1 - Building a simple root task from scratch]: :[https://genode.org/documentation/articles/sel4_part_1 - Building a simple root task from scratch]:
The first article describes the integration of the kernel code with Genode's The first article describes the integration of the kernel code with Genode's
source tree and the steps taken to create a minimalistic root task that runs source tree and the steps taken to create a minimalistic root task that runs
on the kernel. It is full of hands-on information about the methodology of on the kernel. It is full of hands-on information about the methodology of
@ -1048,12 +1048,12 @@ by the following series of articles:
from the perspective of someone with no prior association with the seL4 from the perspective of someone with no prior association with the seL4
project. project.
:[http://genode.org/documentation/articles/sel4_part_2 - IPC and virtual memory]: :[https://genode.org/documentation/articles/sel4_part_2 - IPC and virtual memory]:
The second part of the article series examines the seL4 kernel interface The second part of the article series examines the seL4 kernel interface
with respect to synchronous inter-process communication and the management with respect to synchronous inter-process communication and the management
of virtual memory. of virtual memory.
:[http://genode.org/documentation/articles/sel4_part_3 - Porting the core component]: :[https://genode.org/documentation/articles/sel4_part_3 - Porting the core component]:
The third article presents the steps taken to bring Genode's core and init The third article presents the steps taken to bring Genode's core and init
components to life. Among the covered topics are the memory and capability components to life. Among the covered topics are the memory and capability
management, inter-component communication, and page-fault handling. The management, inter-component communication, and page-fault handling. The
@ -1167,7 +1167,7 @@ development environment and the tool chain running within Genode's Noux
runtime environment. runtime environment.
To use Genode 15.05, please obtain and install the new binary version of the To use Genode 15.05, please obtain and install the new binary version of the
tool chain available at [http://genode.org/download/tool-chain] or build it tool chain available at [https://genode.org/download/tool-chain] or build it
manually via the _tool/tool_chain_ script. manually via the _tool/tool_chain_ script.
@ -1205,7 +1205,7 @@ The following parts have been pruned from the Genode source tree:
* The _linux_drivers_ repository hosted device drivers ported via the * The _linux_drivers_ repository hosted device drivers ported via the
original DDE-Linux approach. We original DDE-Linux approach. We
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/12.05#Re-approaching_the_Linux_device-driver_environment - disregarded this approach] [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/12.05#Re-approaching_the_Linux_device-driver_environment - disregarded this approach]
in 2012. The only remaining code worth keeping is the i915 GPU driver, which in 2012. The only remaining code worth keeping is the i915 GPU driver, which
will potentially re-appear in our modern _repos/dde_linux_ repository. will potentially re-appear in our modern _repos/dde_linux_ repository.

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@ -47,13 +47,13 @@ _conducted the described line of work independent from Genode Labs._
After completing our x86_64 port of the Genode base-hw kernel, which was After completing our x86_64 port of the Genode base-hw kernel, which was
featured in the featured in the
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/15.05#Principal_support_for_the_64-bit_x86_architecture - previous release (15.05)], [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/15.05#Principal_support_for_the_64-bit_x86_architecture - previous release (15.05)],
we immediately started working on our main goal: running a Genode system as we immediately started working on our main goal: running a Genode system as
guest on the Muen Separation Kernel (SK). This would enable the Muen platform guest on the Muen Separation Kernel (SK). This would enable the Muen platform
to benefit from the rich ecosystem of Genode. to benefit from the rich ecosystem of Genode.
For those who have not read the 15.05 Genode release notes, [http://muen.sk - Muen] For those who have not read the 15.05 Genode release notes, [https://muen.sk - Muen]
is an Open-Source microkernel, which uses the [http://spark-2014.org/ - SPARK] is an Open-Source microkernel, which uses the [https://spark-2014.org/ - SPARK]
programming language to enable light-weight formal methods for high assurance. programming language to enable light-weight formal methods for high assurance.
The 64-bit x86 kernel, currently consisting of a little over 5'000 LOC, makes The 64-bit x86 kernel, currently consisting of a little over 5'000 LOC, makes
extensive use of the latest Intel virtualization features and has been formally extensive use of the latest Intel virtualization features and has been formally
@ -194,18 +194,18 @@ Our modified version of the NOVA microhypervisor is the used kernel.
The user interface is based on our custom GUI stack including the nitpicker The user interface is based on our custom GUI stack including the nitpicker
GUI server as well as the window manager and its companion components GUI server as well as the window manager and its companion components
(decorator, layouter, pointer) we introduced in (decorator, layouter, pointer) we introduced in
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.08#New_GUI_architecture - version 14.08]. [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.08#New_GUI_architecture - version 14.08].
The display is driven by the VESA driver. User input is handled by the PS/2 The display is driven by the VESA driver. User input is handled by the PS/2
driver for handling the laptop keyboard and trackpoint, and the USB driver for driver for handling the laptop keyboard and trackpoint, and the USB driver for
handling an externally connected keyboard and mouse. handling an externally connected keyboard and mouse.
Network connectivity is provided by our port of the Intel Wireless stack that Network connectivity is provided by our port of the Intel Wireless stack that
we introduced with the version we introduced with the version
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.11#Intel_wireless_stack - 14.11]. [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.11#Intel_wireless_stack - 14.11].
Our custom AHCI driver provides access to the physical hard disk. File-system Our custom AHCI driver provides access to the physical hard disk. File-system
access is provided by our access is provided by our
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.02#NetBSD_file_systems_using_rump_kernels - Rump-kernel-based file-system server]. [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.02#NetBSD_file_systems_using_rump_kernels - Rump-kernel-based file-system server].
A simple Genode shell called CLI monitor allows the user to start and kill A simple Genode shell called CLI monitor allows the user to start and kill
subsystems dynamically. Initially, the two most important subsystems are subsystems dynamically. Initially, the two most important subsystems are
@ -383,9 +383,9 @@ systems rely on a virtual file system (VFS) implemented in the OS kernel,
Genode's VFS has the form of a library that can optionally be linked to a Genode's VFS has the form of a library that can optionally be linked to a
component. The implementation of this library originated from the noux runtime component. The implementation of this library originated from the noux runtime
introduced in version introduced in version
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/11.02#Noux_-_an_execution_environment_for_the_GNU_userland - 11.02], [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/11.02#Noux_-_an_execution_environment_for_the_GNU_userland - 11.02],
and was later integrated into our C runtime in version and was later integrated into our C runtime in version
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.05#Per-process_virtual_file_systems - 14.05]. [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.05#Per-process_virtual_file_systems - 14.05].
With the current release, we take the VFS a step further by making it With the current release, we take the VFS a step further by making it
available to components without a C runtime. Thereby, low-complexity available to components without a C runtime. Thereby, low-complexity
security-sensitive components such as CLI monitor become able to benefit from security-sensitive components such as CLI monitor become able to benefit from
@ -435,7 +435,7 @@ and identifying effective optimization vectors, tools for gathering a holistic
view of the system are highly desired. view of the system are highly desired.
With the introduction of our light-weight With the introduction of our light-weight
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/13.08#Light-weight_event_tracing - event-tracing facility] [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/13.08#Light-weight_event_tracing - event-tracing facility]
in version 13.08, we laid the foundation for such tools. The current release in version 13.08, we laid the foundation for such tools. The current release
extends core's TRACE service with the ability to obtain statistics about CPU extends core's TRACE service with the ability to obtain statistics about CPU
utilization. More specifically, it enables clients of core's TRACE service to utilization. More specifically, it enables clients of core's TRACE service to
@ -513,7 +513,7 @@ and PCI drivers. The ACPI driver originally executed the PCI driver as a slave
(child) service. The ACPI driver parsed the ACPI tables and provided the (child) service. The ACPI driver parsed the ACPI tables and provided the
relevant information as configuration during the PCI-driver startup. We relevant information as configuration during the PCI-driver startup. We
changed this close coupling to the more modern and commonly used changed this close coupling to the more modern and commonly used
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.02#New_session_interface_for_status_reporting - report_rom mechanism]. [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.02#New_session_interface_for_status_reporting - report_rom mechanism].
When the new ACPI driver finishes the ACPI table parsing, it provides the When the new ACPI driver finishes the ACPI table parsing, it provides the
information via a report to any interested and registered components. The information via a report to any interested and registered components. The
@ -784,8 +784,8 @@ common API among the execution environments of ported user-level device
drivers. However, over the course of the past years, we found that this drivers. However, over the course of the past years, we found that this
approach could not fulfill its promise while introducing a number of new approach could not fulfill its promise while introducing a number of new
problems. We reported our experiences in the release notes of versions problems. We reported our experiences in the release notes of versions
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/12.05#Re-approaching_the_Linux_device-driver_environment - 12.05] and [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/12.05#Re-approaching_the_Linux_device-driver_environment - 12.05] and
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.11#Roundup - 14.11]. [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.11#Roundup - 14.11].
To be able to remove the DDE-Kit API, we reworked the USB driver, our port of To be able to remove the DDE-Kit API, we reworked the USB driver, our port of
the Linux TCP/IP stack, and the wireless driver accordingly. the Linux TCP/IP stack, and the wireless driver accordingly.

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@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
In the In the
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/15.08 - previous release], [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/15.08 - previous release],
we proudly reported the initial use of Genode as day-to-day OS. With the we proudly reported the initial use of Genode as day-to-day OS. With the
current release, we maintained the strong focus on making Genode viable as the current release, we maintained the strong focus on making Genode viable as the
foundation of a desktop OS. There are many aspects to be considered, ranging foundation of a desktop OS. There are many aspects to be considered, ranging
@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Armory (a dedicated article about this work will follow soon), added support
for Xilinx Zynq-7000, and optimized our version of VirtualBox for NOVA. for Xilinx Zynq-7000, and optimized our version of VirtualBox for NOVA.
According to our According to our
[http://genode.org/about/road-map - road map], we planned to address package [https://genode.org/about/road-map - road map], we planned to address package
management, a modern web browser, and cross-kernel binary compatibility with management, a modern web browser, and cross-kernel binary compatibility with
the version 15.11. However, we decided to put emphasis on the general the version 15.11. However, we decided to put emphasis on the general
usability, robustness, and scalability first, before entering new usability, robustness, and scalability first, before entering new
@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ as well as high-level applications:
without the need to restart it? without the need to restart it?
We attempted to answer these questions with a single mechanism in version We attempted to answer these questions with a single mechanism in version
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/12.05#System_reconfiguration_at_runtime - 12.05]. [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/12.05#System_reconfiguration_at_runtime - 12.05].
But the scalability of the approach remained unproven until now. But the scalability of the approach remained unproven until now.
In short, configuration information is supplied to a component by its In short, configuration information is supplied to a component by its
@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ similar common GUI elements. These parts of the GUI must be implemented at the
client side. client side.
In In
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.08#New_GUI_architecture - version 14.08], [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.08#New_GUI_architecture - version 14.08],
we laid the foundation for a scalable GUI architecture that further reduced we laid the foundation for a scalable GUI architecture that further reduced
the functional scope of nitpicker and complements nitpicker with higher-level the functional scope of nitpicker and complements nitpicker with higher-level
components for managing windows. Thanks to this architecture, most of components for managing windows. Thanks to this architecture, most of
@ -1067,11 +1067,11 @@ from Linux kernel 3.14.5 to Genode. We successfully tested it on machines
containing Intel GPUs from generation five up to generation eight. With the containing Intel GPUs from generation five up to generation eight. With the
port of the Intel driver to Genode, we followed the approach that we already port of the Intel driver to Genode, we followed the approach that we already
used to enable the USB stack on Genode described in used to enable the USB stack on Genode described in
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/12.05#Re-approaching_the_Linux_device-driver_environment - release 12.05], [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/12.05#Re-approaching_the_Linux_device-driver_environment - release 12.05],
to enable the Linux TCP/IP stack in to enable the Linux TCP/IP stack in
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/13.11#Gigabit_networking_using_the_Linux_TCP_IP_stack - release 13.11], [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/13.11#Gigabit_networking_using_the_Linux_TCP_IP_stack - release 13.11],
and more recently to enable the Intel wireless stack in and more recently to enable the Intel wireless stack in
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.11#Intel_wireless_stack - release 14.11]. [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.11#Intel_wireless_stack - release 14.11].
The driver can be configured dynamically at run-time via the config The driver can be configured dynamically at run-time via the config
ROM-mechanism. Each connector of the graphics card can be configured ROM-mechanism. Each connector of the graphics card can be configured
@ -1303,14 +1303,14 @@ You can build the demo by executing
A tutorial on how to create a bootable SD card can be found in the A tutorial on how to create a bootable SD card can be found in the
corresponding run script _os/tz_vmm.run_. A tutorial on how to reproduce the corresponding run script _os/tz_vmm.run_. A tutorial on how to reproduce the
pre-built Linux image, Rootfs and DTB - used by the run script - can be found pre-built Linux image, Rootfs and DTB - used by the run script - can be found
at [http://genode.org/files/release-15.11/usb_armory_tz_vmm/README]. at [https://genode.org/files/release-15.11/usb_armory_tz_vmm/README].
NOVA NOVA
==== ====
With the release 15.08, we With the release 15.08, we
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/15.08#NOVA_kernel-resource_management - extended the kernel] [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/15.08#NOVA_kernel-resource_management - extended the kernel]
to handle memory quota per Genode component. The line of work for the current to handle memory quota per Genode component. The line of work for the current
release built upon those new mechanisms and simplifies the memory management release built upon those new mechanisms and simplifies the memory management
within Genode's core component. within Genode's core component.
@ -1345,9 +1345,9 @@ Tools and build system
Run-tool support for booting via the iPXE boot loader Run-tool support for booting via the iPXE boot loader
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
[http://ipxe.org - iPXE] is an open source network boot firmware, which [https://ipxe.org - iPXE] is an open source network boot firmware, which
supports booting from a web server supports booting from a web server
[http://ipxe.org/howto/chainloading#breaking_the_loop_with_an_embedded_script - via HTTP]. [https://ipxe.org/howto/chainloading#breaking_the_loop_with_an_embedded_script - via HTTP].
With the new load module at _tool/run/load/ipxe_, Genode's run tool has become With the new load module at _tool/run/load/ipxe_, Genode's run tool has become
able to load images via iPXE/HTTP to the test hardware. The following two able to load images via iPXE/HTTP to the test hardware. The following two
@ -1375,7 +1375,7 @@ This can be achieved by building iPXE with the following embedded script:
In addition to loading an image, an iPXE boot configuration is required to In addition to loading an image, an iPXE boot configuration is required to
boot the loaded image on the target machine. The run-tool back ends for NOVA, boot the loaded image on the target machine. The run-tool back ends for NOVA,
Fiasco.OC, and L4/Fiasco have been enhanced to automatically generate such Fiasco.OC, and L4/Fiasco have been enhanced to automatically generate such
configurations, which use the [http://ipxe.org/cmd/sanboot - sanboot command] configurations, which use the [https://ipxe.org/cmd/sanboot - sanboot command]
to download and boot an ISO image via HTTP. To use this boot method, your to download and boot an ISO image via HTTP. To use this boot method, your
RUN_OPT configuration must specify both the ISO-image and the iPXE-load RUN_OPT configuration must specify both the ISO-image and the iPXE-load
modules: modules:
@ -1383,7 +1383,7 @@ modules:
! RUN_OPT += --include image/iso --include load/ipxe ! RUN_OPT += --include image/iso --include load/ipxe
Note that the webserver serving the ISO image must support Note that the webserver serving the ISO image must support
[http://forum.ipxe.org/showthread.php?tid=7295&pid=10482#pid10482 - ranged requests]. [https://forum.ipxe.org/showthread.php?tid=7295&pid=10482#pid10482 - ranged requests].
Thanks to Adrian-Ken Rueegsegger for these improvements! Thanks to Adrian-Ken Rueegsegger for these improvements!

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@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ version 2.1, which prompted us to fundamentally revisit the low-level resource
management of Genode on this kernel. A summary of this undertaking is presented management of Genode on this kernel. A summary of this undertaking is presented
in Section [seL4 version 2.1]. in Section [seL4 version 2.1].
According to the [http:/about/road-map - road map], we originally planned to According to the [https://genode.org/about/road-map - road map], we originally planned to
revise the framework API in this release. Even though this topic is revise the framework API in this release. Even though this topic is
[https://github.com/genodelabs/genode/issues/1832 - very actively pursued], we [https://github.com/genodelabs/genode/issues/1832 - very actively pursued], we
decided to not rush it. We find it important to provide a smooth migration path decided to not rush it. We find it important to provide a smooth migration path
@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ Assignment of USB devices to virtual machines
As a migration strategy for running Genode on a daily basis, using VirtualBox As a migration strategy for running Genode on a daily basis, using VirtualBox
to execute a feature-rich OS is vital. In release to execute a feature-rich OS is vital. In release
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/15.05#USB-device_pass-through_support - 15.05], [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/15.05#USB-device_pass-through_support - 15.05],
we added USB pass-through support to VirtualBox by enabling its integrated USB we added USB pass-through support to VirtualBox by enabling its integrated USB
proxy service. Since we use the open-source edition of VirtualBox, we were proxy service. Since we use the open-source edition of VirtualBox, we were
merely able to use the OHCI device model and were therefore limited to using merely able to use the OHCI device model and were therefore limited to using
@ -181,11 +181,11 @@ The consumer, in this case a VMM, then accesses the USB device (4).
New support for the RISC-V CPU architecture New support for the RISC-V CPU architecture
########################################### ###########################################
We became aware of [http://riscv.org - RISC-V] when attending several talks We became aware of [https://riscv.org - RISC-V] when attending several talks
about the project at [https://fosdem.org - FOSDEM] in 2015. RISC-V aims to be about the project at [https://fosdem.org - FOSDEM] in 2015. RISC-V aims to be
an open-source hardware architecture and is now complemented by many projects an open-source hardware architecture and is now complemented by many projects
that target the release of real hardware or ASICs (for example, that target the release of real hardware or ASICs (for example,
[http://lowrisc.org - the LowRISC project]). We have experience with various [https://www.lowrisc.org - the LowRISC project]). We have experience with various
major CPU architectures and many systems on a chip and, therefore, embrace a major CPU architectures and many systems on a chip and, therefore, embrace a
sharp eye on certain platform properties. Intel's ME and ARM's Trustzone sharp eye on certain platform properties. Intel's ME and ARM's Trustzone
practically lock out operating systems of certain hardware and firmware practically lock out operating systems of certain hardware and firmware
@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ AMT technology for instance comes with a complete TCP/IP stack that intercepts
packets from the integrated NIC and a VNC server that can magically expose a packets from the integrated NIC and a VNC server that can magically expose a
mouse and a keyboard at the USB controller. If you are interested in more mouse and a keyboard at the USB controller. If you are interested in more
details about this topic details about this topic
[http://blog.invisiblethings.org/papers/2015/x86_harmful.pdf - Intel x86 considered harmful] [https://blog.invisiblethings.org/papers/2015/x86_harmful.pdf - Intel x86 considered harmful]
by Joanna Rutkowska is a very good read. We decided to have a deeper look at by Joanna Rutkowska is a very good read. We decided to have a deeper look at
the RISC-V architecture as an alternative open hardware platform. Especially, the RISC-V architecture as an alternative open hardware platform. Especially,
since the LowRISC project promises a completely open system on chip, including since the LowRISC project promises a completely open system on chip, including
@ -281,7 +281,7 @@ GUI stack usability improvements
Motivated by the daily use of Genode as desktop OS by an increasingly number Motivated by the daily use of Genode as desktop OS by an increasingly number
of developers, the window-layouter component of the of developers, the window-layouter component of the
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/15.11#GUI_stack - GUI stack] [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/15.11#GUI_stack - GUI stack]
received welcomed usability improvements. received welcomed usability improvements.
@ -451,7 +451,7 @@ components within the _world_ repository are not subjected to the regular
quality-assurance measures of Genode Labs. Hence, problems are to be expected. quality-assurance measures of Genode Labs. Hence, problems are to be expected.
If you encounter bugs, build problems, or stability issues, please report them If you encounter bugs, build problems, or stability issues, please report them
to the [https://github.com/genodelabs/genode-world/issues - issue tracker] or to the [https://github.com/genodelabs/genode-world/issues - issue tracker] or
the [http://genode.org/community/mailing-lists - mailing list]. the [https://genode.org/community/mailing-lists - mailing list].
Updated 3rd-party software Updated 3rd-party software
@ -499,10 +499,10 @@ Build integration
----------------- -----------------
Building Genode scenarios running on top of the Building Genode scenarios running on top of the
[http://muen.sk - Muen separation kernel] has been greatly simplified by [https://muen.sk - Muen separation kernel] has been greatly simplified by
properly integrating the Muen system build process into the Genode build system. properly integrating the Muen system build process into the Genode build system.
As described in the As described in the
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/15.08#Genode_on_top_of_the_Muen_Separation_Kernel - 15.08 release notes], [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/15.08#Genode_on_top_of_the_Muen_Separation_Kernel - 15.08 release notes],
the architecture with Muen is different since the entire hw_x86_64_muen Genode the architecture with Muen is different since the entire hw_x86_64_muen Genode
system runs as a guest VM on top of the separation kernel. This means that the system runs as a guest VM on top of the separation kernel. This means that the
Genode base-hw image must itself be packaged into the final Muen system image Genode base-hw image must itself be packaged into the final Muen system image
@ -531,7 +531,7 @@ _image/muen_ run-tool plugin, which processes the following RUN_OPT parameters.
The options are automatically added to the _etc/build.conf_ file for the The options are automatically added to the _etc/build.conf_ file for the
hw_x86_64_muen base-hw platform. The hw_x86_64_muen base-hw platform. The
[http://genode.org/documentation/platforms/muen - documentation] has been [https://genode.org/documentation/platforms/muen - documentation] has been
updated to reflect the new, simplified build process. updated to reflect the new, simplified build process.
A port file was added to facilitate the download of the Muen sources v0.7 and A port file was added to facilitate the download of the Muen sources v0.7 and
@ -562,7 +562,7 @@ drivers to transparently use MSIs for passed-through PCI devices.
seL4 version 2.1 seL4 version 2.1
================ ================
By the end of 2015, the [http://sel4.systems/ - seL4 kernel] version 2.0 was By the end of 2015, the [https://sel4.systems/ - seL4 kernel] version 2.0 was
published. With the current release, we update Genode's preliminary support published. With the current release, we update Genode's preliminary support
for this kernel from the experimental branch of one year ago to the master for this kernel from the experimental branch of one year ago to the master
branch of version 2.1. Note that this line of work is still considered as an branch of version 2.1. Note that this line of work is still considered as an

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@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ The changes between the last year's edition and the current revision are:
: <p> : <p>
: <div style="clear: both; float: left; margin-right:20px;"> : <div style="clear: both; float: left; margin-right:20px;">
: <a class="internal-link" href="https://genode.org"> : <a class="internal-link" href="https://genode.org">
: <img class="image-inline" src="http://genode.org/documentation/genode-foundations-title.png"> : <img class="image-inline" src="https://genode.org/documentation/genode-foundations-title.png">
: </a> : </a>
: </div> : </div>
: </p> : </p>

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@ -412,7 +412,7 @@ to prepare your system for Muen.
As a next step, create a VirtualBox VM with a 32-bit guest OS of your choice As a next step, create a VirtualBox VM with a 32-bit guest OS of your choice
and install the guest additions and install the guest additions
[http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/4.3.36/VBoxGuestAdditions_4.3.36.iso]. [https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/4.3.36/VBoxGuestAdditions_4.3.36.iso].
In this tutorial, we chose Windows 7. In this tutorial, we chose Windows 7.
Note: use guest additions close to the VirtualBox version of Genode. We have Note: use guest additions close to the VirtualBox version of Genode. We have
@ -858,7 +858,7 @@ Init configuration changes
========================== ==========================
We refined the label-based server-side policy-selection mechanism introduced in We refined the label-based server-side policy-selection mechanism introduced in
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/15.11#Label-dependent_session_routing - version 15.11] [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/15.11#Label-dependent_session_routing - version 15.11]
to limit the damage of spelling mistakes in manually crafted configurations. to limit the damage of spelling mistakes in manually crafted configurations.
I.e., consider the following policy of a file-system server with a misspelled I.e., consider the following policy of a file-system server with a misspelled
'label_prefix' attribute: 'label_prefix' attribute:
@ -1015,7 +1015,7 @@ RISC-V front-end server
======================= =======================
In version In version
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/16.02#New_support_for_the_RISC-V_CPU_architecture - 16.02], [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/16.02#New_support_for_the_RISC-V_CPU_architecture - 16.02],
Genode gained support for the RISC-V CPU architecture. Genode can be executed Genode gained support for the RISC-V CPU architecture. Genode can be executed
on either a simulator or a synthesized FPGA softcore, e.g., on Xilinx Zynq on either a simulator or a synthesized FPGA softcore, e.g., on Xilinx Zynq
FPGAs. On the latter platform, the RISC-V core is a secondary CPU that FPGAs. On the latter platform, the RISC-V core is a secondary CPU that

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@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ Third, even though not inherent to synchronous RPC, Genode's original design
facilitated the use of a session capability as argument for requesting the facilitated the use of a session capability as argument for requesting the
parent to close a specific session. However, the use of capabilities as parent to close a specific session. However, the use of capabilities as
re-identifiable tokens is not well supported by most kernels, including seL4 re-identifiable tokens is not well supported by most kernels, including seL4
([http://sel4.systems/pipermail/devel/2014-November/000114.html - discussion] ([https://sel4.systems/pipermail/devel/2014-November/000114.html - discussion]
on the seL4 mailing list). on the seL4 mailing list).
@ -534,7 +534,7 @@ Transition to new framework API
=============================== ===============================
Since we fundamentally revised Genode's API in Since we fundamentally revised Genode's API in
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/16.05#The_great_API_renovation - version 16.05], [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/16.05#The_great_API_renovation - version 16.05],
we gradually adapt our existing components. Given that Genode comes with we gradually adapt our existing components. Given that Genode comes with
over 300 components, this is no small feat. But with 30 percent of the over 300 components, this is no small feat. But with 30 percent of the
components converted, we already made substantial progress. components converted, we already made substantial progress.
@ -603,11 +603,11 @@ your own time source, you can find an example at _os/include/os/timer.h_ .
Support for smart cards Support for smart cards
======================= =======================
We ported the [http://pcsclite.alioth.debian.org/pcsclite.html - PC/SC Lite] We ported the [https://pcsclite.alioth.debian.org/pcsclite.html - PC/SC Lite]
library to Genode, which provides a commonly used API for communicating with library to Genode, which provides a commonly used API for communicating with
smart cards. It supports USB smart card readers, using the smart cards. It supports USB smart card readers, using the
[http://pcsclite.alioth.debian.org/ccid.html - CCID] library as driver. [https://pcsclite.alioth.debian.org/ccid.html - CCID] library as driver.
The CCID driver itself requires [http://libusb.info - libusb] to access the The CCID driver itself requires [https://libusb.info - libusb] to access the
USB device. USB device.
Vanilla PC/SC Lite is structured as a client-server architecture, consisting Vanilla PC/SC Lite is structured as a client-server architecture, consisting

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@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ edition are:
: <p> : <p>
: <div style="clear: both; float: left; margin-right:20px;"> : <div style="clear: both; float: left; margin-right:20px;">
: <a class="internal-link" href="https://genode.org"> : <a class="internal-link" href="https://genode.org">
: <img class="image-inline" src="http://genode.org/documentation/genode-foundations-title.png"> : <img class="image-inline" src="https://genode.org/documentation/genode-foundations-title.png">
: </a> : </a>
: </div> : </div>
: </p> : </p>
@ -834,7 +834,7 @@ Nim programming language
======================== ========================
In the previous release, we were proud to debut a In the previous release, we were proud to debut a
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/17.02#Linux_TCP_IP_stack_as_VFS_plugin - pluggable TCP/IP stack] [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/17.02#Linux_TCP_IP_stack_as_VFS_plugin - pluggable TCP/IP stack]
for the VFS library. This required an overhaul of the Berkley sockets and for the VFS library. This required an overhaul of the Berkley sockets and
'select' implementation within the POSIX runtime, but scrutiny of the POSIX 'select' implementation within the POSIX runtime, but scrutiny of the POSIX
standard leaves us reluctant to endorse it as a network API. standard leaves us reluctant to endorse it as a network API.

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@ -643,7 +643,7 @@ system partition in a GUID partition table (GPT). The image is equipped by the
new 'image/uefi' module with the GRUB2 boot loader, a GRUB2 configuration, and new 'image/uefi' module with the GRUB2 boot loader, a GRUB2 configuration, and
the corresponding Genode run scenario. The final image can be copied with 'dd' the corresponding Genode run scenario. The final image can be copied with 'dd'
to a bootable USB stick. Additionally, we added support to boot such an image to a bootable USB stick. Additionally, we added support to boot such an image
on Qemu leveraging [http://www.tianocore.org - TianoCore's] UEFI firmware. on Qemu leveraging [https://www.tianocore.org - TianoCore's] UEFI firmware.
As a side project, minor virtualization support for AMD has been added to As a side project, minor virtualization support for AMD has been added to
Virtualbox 4 and to the NOVA kernel on Genode. This enables us to run a 32-bit Virtualbox 4 and to the NOVA kernel on Genode. This enables us to run a 32-bit

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@ -728,7 +728,7 @@ on Genode:
noux package. Note, however, that this port comprises solely the noux package. Note, however, that this port comprises solely the
functionality needed for simple scripting. functionality needed for simple scripting.
:[http://flif.info/ - FLIF]: is a library for the Free Lossless Image :[https://flif.info/ - FLIF]: is a library for the Free Lossless Image
Format. Thanks to Emery Hemingway for making it available in the Format. Thanks to Emery Hemingway for making it available in the
genode-world repository. genode-world repository.

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@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ since the last year's edition are:
: <p> : <p>
: <div style="clear: both; float: left; margin-right:20px;"> : <div style="clear: both; float: left; margin-right:20px;">
: <a class="internal-link" href="https://genode.org"> : <a class="internal-link" href="https://genode.org">
: <img class="image-inline" src="http://genode.org/documentation/genode-foundations-title.png"> : <img class="image-inline" src="https://genode.org/documentation/genode-foundations-title.png">
: </a> : </a>
: </div> : </div>
: </p> : </p>
@ -603,7 +603,7 @@ Over the course of the past year, we started to look into Java support for
Genode with the ultimate goal of porting an existing Java Virtual Machine Genode with the ultimate goal of porting an existing Java Virtual Machine
(JVM), which translates and executes Java byte code, to Genode. After (JVM), which translates and executes Java byte code, to Genode. After
investigating possible JVM candidates, it became obvious that investigating possible JVM candidates, it became obvious that
[http://openjdk.java.net - OpenJDK] is the only viable option when looking for [https://openjdk.java.net - OpenJDK] is the only viable option when looking for
a functional, maintained, feature complete, and open-source Java SDK. a functional, maintained, feature complete, and open-source Java SDK.
Therefore, we decided upon OpenJDK version 9 and started to port OpenJDK's Therefore, we decided upon OpenJDK version 9 and started to port OpenJDK's
HotSpot virtual machine. HotSpot virtual machine.

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@ -979,7 +979,7 @@ NOVA microhypervisor
==================== ====================
The NOVA kernel branch in use has been switched to revision r10, which is an The NOVA kernel branch in use has been switched to revision r10, which is an
intermediate result of [http://cyberus-technology.de/ - Cyberus Technology] intermediate result of [https://cyberus-technology.de/ - Cyberus Technology]
and of [https://www.genode-labs.com/ - Genode Labs] to harmonize their and of [https://www.genode-labs.com/ - Genode Labs] to harmonize their
independently developed NOVA kernel branches. We hope to mutually benefit from independently developed NOVA kernel branches. We hope to mutually benefit from
the evolution of NOVA over the long run by having a common NOVA trunk and the evolution of NOVA over the long run by having a common NOVA trunk and

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@ -620,7 +620,7 @@ system.
Now, one could use the Firefox appliance VM of Sculpt (see the Now, one could use the Firefox appliance VM of Sculpt (see the
[https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/18.05 - release notes] or the [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/18.05 - release notes] or the
[http://genodians.org/alex-ab/2019-03-06-disposal-browser-vm - Genodians article]) [https://genodians.org/alex-ab/2019-03-06-disposal-browser-vm - Genodians article])
for this. But this VM aims for a long-term browsing experience which, in the for this. But this VM aims for a long-term browsing experience which, in the
context of mere captive-portal handling, brings some drawbacks like a much context of mere captive-portal handling, brings some drawbacks like a much
higher RAM consumption or the required sessions for USB detection and shared higher RAM consumption or the required sessions for USB detection and shared

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@ -588,7 +588,7 @@ implementations of a window-layouter, and decorator. The interplay of the
latter three allows a window management that scales from simple to rich and latter three allows a window management that scales from simple to rich and
sophisticated without lowering its security properties. For a brief description sophisticated without lowering its security properties. For a brief description
of its architecture, please refer to the release notes of of its architecture, please refer to the release notes of
[http://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.08 - 14.08]. [https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/14.08 - 14.08].
In this architecture, the window layouter is responsible for the arrangement In this architecture, the window layouter is responsible for the arrangement
of the different windows. It exports a data model of the window layout. of the different windows. It exports a data model of the window layout.

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@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
Herein, we lay out our plans for evolving Genode. Progress in addition to this Herein, we lay out our plans for evolving Genode. Progress in addition to this
planning will very much depend on the degree of community support the project planning will very much depend on the degree of community support the project
will receive. The will receive. The
[http:/about/challenges - Challenges] page collects some of our ideas to [https://genode.org/about/challenges - Challenges] page collects some of our ideas to
advance Genode in various further directions. advance Genode in various further directions.
The road map is not fixed. If there is commercial interest of pushing the The road map is not fixed. If there is commercial interest of pushing the