Genode OS Framework release 24.05 May 30, 2024The highlights of Genode 24.05 are the new ability to run Sculpt OS on our custom kernel, GDB on Sculpt OS, suspend/resume, the redesign of the framework's USB infrastructure, and the completed transition to the new audio interfaces. The release is accompanied with the annual update of the "Genode Foundations" book. With Genode 24.05, the underpinnings of the many usability improvements of the latest Sculpt OS release found their way into the framework. Among them are a completely redesigned USB infrastructure that allows for fine-grained and dynamic assignment of USB devices to components and virtual machines, the consistent use of the audio facilities introduced in February, and the driver life-cycle management for suspend/resume. Beside those usability-related topics, two mile-stone achievements stand out. First, we have realized our long-time vision of running Sculpt OS on our custom kernel specifically designed for Genode. With Intel virtualization support, the release delivers the final missing piece of this puzzle. Second, our long-hedged dream of natural on-target debugging via the GNU debugger running directly on Sculpt OS has become true. This feature, which has been in the works for more than a year, enables Sculpt OS users to leverage GDB for the development of applications, services, and even device drivers. The release is accompanied by a new version of the "Genode Foundations" book, which is the go-to documentation of the framework. Further topics of the current release range from timing and network-throughput optimizations, over updated 3rd-party software like Mesa, libSDL2, and cURL, to developer tooling. Find these among many more topics covered in the detailed release documentation of version 24.05... |
