Redox OS, a Unix-like microkernel operating system written in Rust, made significant progress in October 2025. Major achievements include successfully launching Servo browser (with some limitations), porting htop and bottom system monitors, and upgrading to Rust 1.90.x. The RISC-V platform target reached tier 3 status in upstream Rust. New features include flexible device detection for ACPI/DeviceTree systems, dynamic keyboard layout configuration for PS/2 keyboards, and partial systemd service compatibility. The team also reimplemented the Cookbook package system in Rust with improved performance and a TUI interface. Numerous improvements were made across the kernel, drivers, networking, filesystem, and build system, along with ports of GitUI and GoAccess.
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Donate to RedoxFlexible Device DetectionServo on Redox!htop on Redox!bottom on Redox!Upgrade to Rust 1.90.xRISC-V Platform Target Tier 3Initial Keyboard Layout ConfigurationPartial systemd Service Configuration CompatibilityGoAccess on RedoxCookbook in RustKernel ImprovementsDriver ImprovementsSystem ImprovementsRelibc ImprovementsNetworking ImprovementsRedoxFS ImprovementsTerminal ImprovementsProgramsBuild System ImprovementsTesting ImprovementsDocumentation ImprovementsWebsite ImprovementsHow To Test The ChangesJoin us on Matrix ChatSort: