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Description

Minoca OS is a versatile, open-source operating system tailored for advanced embedded devices. It combines the expected high-level features of an OS while significantly reducing the memory usage. By utilizing a driver API that decouples device drivers from the kernel, it ensures that driver binaries remain compatible across kernel updates. This separation of drivers facilitates dynamic loading and unloading based on demand. The hardware layer API creates a cohesive kernel, eliminating the need for a separate kernel fork, even on ARM architecture. Additionally, a unified power management system enables more intelligent energy-saving decisions, ultimately enhancing battery longevity. With fewer background processes and reduced wake-ups from idle states, devices can enter deeper power-saving modes, thereby optimizing energy consumption further. The availability of both proprietary and non-GPL source licenses provides flexibility for customers and end-users, ensuring a broad range of options for deployment. This adaptability makes Minoca OS an appealing choice for developers seeking efficiency and performance in embedded systems.

Description

Microservice operating system that delivers atomic updates while utilizing a read-only btrfs root filesystem, MicroOS is specifically crafted to support containerized workloads with features for automated maintenance and patch management. By installing openSUSE MicroOS, users can quickly create a compact environment ideal for running containers or other tasks that require transactional updates. As a rolling release distribution, it ensures that all software remains current and up-to-date. Additionally, MicroOS provides an offline image option for easier installation. The key distinction between the offline image and the self-install/raw images lies in the inclusion of an installer in the offline version, while the raw and self-install images allow for greater customization through combustion or manual adjustments after the image has been deployed. Furthermore, MicroOS includes the possibility of utilizing a real-time kernel for enhanced performance. Users can explore MicroOS in virtual machines on platforms such as Xen or KVM, while those with Raspberry Pi or similar system-on-chip devices can take advantage of the preconfigured image combined with combustion for seamless boot integration. This versatility makes MicroOS an appealing choice for a variety of deployment scenarios.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Cyrus IMAP
Kasm Workspaces
Raspberry Pi OS
Visual LVM

Integrations

Cyrus IMAP
Kasm Workspaces
Raspberry Pi OS
Visual LVM

Pricing Details

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Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Minoca

Country

United States

Website

www.minocacorp.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

openSUSE

Country

United States

Website

get.opensuse.org/microos/

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Product Features

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