Re: SGI Irix internals / overview

From: SkyWriter (skywriter_at_mrnutty.com)
Date: 10/23/04 

Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 22:21:49 GMT

Carsten Probst wrote:

> hi list,
>
> i was looking on the internet for some kind of "overview" about irix.
> some details about its core, maybe comparisons to other unix-like
> operating systems. i know already sgi's techpubs and browsed the
> developer section.
>
> do you know some kind of document which covers my questions? maybe you
> know the linux kernel howto - something like this but for irix.

irix kernel howto, heh.

>
>
> i would like to learn more about whats "behind the curtains" of irix -
> its core... by the way is it micro-kernel based or monolith?
>
> i'm not new to unix but to sgi's irix. maybe you guys can help me and
> give me a hint where to look.
>
> thanx in advance for your support!
>
> regards,
> carsten

there used to be a paper on cellular irix. there are lots of white papers
on sgi's site, also check techpubs.sgi.com. most of the interesting info
is there, beyond the 'gee i took a course on unix so i know everything'
kind of detail.