Genode OS Framework 25.08 released

Genode 25.08 is ripe with deeply technical topics that have been cooking since the beginning of the year or even longer. In particular our new kernel scheduler as the flagship feature of this release has been in the works since February 2024. SectionKernel scheduling for fairness and low latencytells its background story and explains the approach taken. Another culmination of a long-term endeavor is the introduction of an alternative to XML syntax, specifically designed for the usage patterns of Genode and Sculpt OS. SectionConsideration of a lean alternative to XMLkicks off the practical evaluation of an idea that gradually evolved over more than two years. Also the holistic storage optimizations presented in SectionBlock-storage stack renovationsare the result of careful long-term analysis, planning, and execution.

Genode 25.08 release notes

While these are the three tentpole features for this release, there's a whole lot more here, as well. Genode's Linux-based PC device drivers have all been updated to Linux 6.12, there are a ton of fixes related to USB, optional EFI boot support in VirtualBox 6, and tons more.