May be the first year of a million CVEs

21 hours ago

The text discusses the evolution and flaws of Unix-based systems, arguing that they are outdated copies designed for obsolete hardware.
It highlights the importance of simplicity in OS design, referencing Unix's early versions and Plan 9 as a more advanced, networked successor.
The author advocates for modern systems with integrated microVMs, CPU independence, and languages like Oberon over C or Rust, criticizing the complexity of current tools.
It suggests burning down existing billion-line OSes and rebuilding with a focus on simplicity, portability, and legacy app support via microVMs.

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