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On-Demand Webinar “Do Microkernels Suck?”

February 20, 2008

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Who: Gernot Heiser, CTO and Co-Founder Open Kernel Labs
What: On-Demand Webinar – Do Microkernels Suck?
When: Whenever You Want
Where: Open Kernel Labs Company Blog

Gernot Heiser shares the results of his analysis of microkernel technology in response to Christoph Lameter’s 2007 Ottawa Linux Symposium presentation entitled “Extreme High Performance Computing or Why Microkernels Suck.”  This presentation sparked much conversation and ignited one well-known blogger to write, Heiser donned an asbestos suit for the monolithic vs. microkernel debate. Heiser argued the opposite of Lameter’s presentation - aided with research and known facts - to provide solid evidence to the contrary.  With this presentation, audience members will have the other side of the story allowing them to construct a more informed opinion regarding the benefits of microkernels.

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On-Demand Webinar: "Do Microkernels Suck?"


Open Kernel Labs


OK Labs technology leadership in embedded systems software and virtualization technology enables the development of secure, reliable, trustworthy and affordable devices. Backed by the largest, independent team of microkernel developers, OK Labs open source microkernel operating system, OKL4, offers the highest proven performance combined with strong protection and security features in order to provide developers with a robust, open source platform for building secure, differentiated embedded applications. For more information on OK Labs and its products visit www.ok-labs.com. OK Labs is a spin-out from NICTA, Australia’s pre-eminent Center of Excellence for information and communications technology (ICT), www.nicta.com.au.

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