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Quick Overview

illumos-gate is the core repository for the illumos operating system, an open-source Unix-like operating system derived from OpenSolaris. It contains the kernel, system libraries, commands, and device drivers that form the foundation of the illumos distribution.

Pros

  • Highly scalable and reliable, suitable for enterprise-level deployments
  • Advanced features like ZFS file system, DTrace for system analysis, and Zones for virtualization
  • Active community development and ongoing improvements
  • Compatibility with many Solaris applications and drivers

Cons

  • Steeper learning curve compared to more mainstream operating systems
  • Smaller user base and community compared to Linux distributions
  • Limited hardware support for newer devices
  • Fewer readily available software packages compared to popular Linux distributions

Getting Started

To get started with illumos-gate development:

  1. Set up a development environment with an illumos-based distribution (e.g., OpenIndiana, OmniOS)
  2. Clone the repository: 
    git clone https://github.com/illumos/illumos-gate.git
  3. Install build dependencies: 
    pkg install developer/illumos-gate
  4. Set up your environment variables: 
    export SRC=/path/to/illumos-gate
export CODEMGR_WS=$SRC
  5. Build the system: 
    cd $SRC
./usr/src/tools/scripts/nightly.sh /path/to/your/env.sh

Note: Building illumos-gate requires significant system resources and can take several hours. Refer to the official documentation for detailed instructions and best practices.

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Pros of ZFS

  • Broader platform support, including Linux, FreeBSD, and macOS
  • More frequent updates and active community development
  • Enhanced features like native encryption and device removal

Cons of ZFS

  • Smaller codebase, potentially less comprehensive than illumos-gate
  • May lack some Illumos-specific optimizations and integrations
  • Potential for divergence from original Solaris ZFS implementation

Code Comparison

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void
zfs_log_history(zilog_t *zilog, const char *intent, const char *readonly,
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void
zfs_log_history(zilog_t *zilog, const char *intent, const char *readonly,
    const char *history_str)
{
    char *buf;
    size_t len;

Both repositories share similar core ZFS functionality, but ZFS focuses specifically on the file system and volume manager, while illumos-gate encompasses a broader operating system codebase. The ZFS repository tends to have more frequent updates and contributions from a diverse community, while illumos-gate maintains closer ties to the original Solaris implementation. Despite some differences in focus and development pace, both projects continue to evolve and improve the ZFS technology.

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Pros of FreeBSD

  • More extensive hardware support, especially for modern x86 systems
  • Larger developer community and more frequent updates
  • Better documentation and user guides

Cons of FreeBSD

  • Less focus on enterprise-grade features compared to Illumos
  • Fewer built-in virtualization options out of the box
  • Less emphasis on backward compatibility with legacy UNIX systems

Code Comparison

FreeBSD (kernel initialization):

void
mi_startup(void *dummy)
{
    struct timeval boottimer, dummytv;
    void *startkernel_args;

Illumos (kernel initialization):

void
main(void)
{
    proc_t *p = ttoproc(curthread);
    klwp_t *lwp = ttolwp(curthread);

Both snippets show the entry point for kernel initialization, but FreeBSD uses mi_startup while Illumos uses main. FreeBSD's approach seems more specific to the startup process, while Illumos follows a more traditional C program structure.

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README

illumos-gate

This is the core illumos source tree.

Building

The illumos build must be run on an illumos-based operating system. See the Building illumos section of our documentation for detailed instructions.

Contributing

Code changes must be reviewed and tested. If you'd like to submit a change for inclusion in the project, please see the Contributing to illumos guide in our documentation.

Community

The illumos community is small but active. We welcome everybody who would like to use the software and participate in the community -- whether you've decades of experience in systems software, or you're just getting started; whether you work for a company that uses illumos, or you just find it personally interesting.

Our Community guide includes details about our Mailing Lists and IRC channels.

Code of Conduct

Participation in our community spaces, and in the project in general, are covered by our Code of Conduct. By participating in the project you agree to abide by its terms.

License

Most of the existing code is licensed under the CDDL and we expect new code will generally be under this license as well. Modifications of existing code may not alter the original license terms. Integrations of code from upstream sources that use another open source license are permissible, subject to approval of the advocates.