Is Minix more robust because it is microkernel?

In 2006, professor Tananbaum released Minix3 with a new book [15] and papers [14], [9], [8] supporting that drivers running as processes in user mode made Minix, a microkernel operating system, more reliable than monolitic operating systems. We tested Minix3 in a operating system course at São Paulo...

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Published in:Revista IEEE América Latina 2011-09, Vol.9 (5), p.838-844
Main Authors: Kinoshita, J., Omoto, H.T., de S. Barbuda, P. d'A F.F., Neto, W.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Drivers
Education
Kernel
Linux
microkernel
Microkernels
minix
Monitoring
Operating systems
Robustness
Running
Servers
System recovery
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Summary:In 2006, professor Tananbaum released Minix3 with a new book [15] and papers [14], [9], [8] supporting that drivers running as processes in user mode made Minix, a microkernel operating system, more reliable than monolitic operating systems. We tested Minix3 in a operating system course at São Paulo University and unfortunately, we reject some statements of professor Tanenbaum; however we claim Minix3 as a powerfull educational tool in operating system courses.
ISSN:1548-0992
1548-0992
DOI:10.1109/TLA.2011.6030998