Genode OS Framework release 26.02 Feb 26, 2026Version 26.02 replaces XML with the custom-designed HID configuration format, completes the first half of the project's migration from GitHub to Codeberg, updates DDE-Linux-based protocol stacks to Linux kernel version 6.18, and further cultivates the genode-world repository as designated place for ported 3rd-party software. After almost two decades of relying on XML, the framework has now switched to the custom designed human-inclined data (HID) format. Structurally, it mirrors the time-tested concepts of representing data as a hierarchy of nodes where each node can have attributes. Like XML, data can be validated against schema definitions. Syntactically, however, HID promotes calmness and clarity, and specifically fosters the joyful use of text as an interactive user interface of Sculpt OS. As a second major transition, the release marks the halfway point of the project's migration from GitHub to Codeberg. All source repositories and discussions except for the main repository have been successfully moved over to our new host. This includes the Goa SDK, the genode-world repository, all hardware-specific supplements, and the books. The release documentation linked below provides guidance for users and contributors. On the technical side, the highlights of the release are the gradual update of our Linux device-driver environment to kernel version 6.18, new input-processing capabilities, and continuous improvements of the Goa SDK. Please find all the details and background information covered in the release documentation of version 26.02... Road Map for 2026 Jan 27, 2026During 2026, we aspire to build bridges connecting Genode with others. Our past work with 3rd-party software has been mostly motivated by extending the feature set of Genode for the benefit of our users. In 2026, we will shift our perspective, asking how Genode could contribute positively to existing projects by augmenting them. Let's build bridges! Bridges to other open-source projects. Bridges to a variety of programming languages. Bridges to new user demographies. Bridges for the interoperability of applications. This theme resonated exceptionally well during our annual road-map discussion on our public mailing list. Our updated road map presents the many ideas and ambitions as a rough schedule for the quarterly releases of this year. Look what's coming in 2026 by skimming our official road-map.... |
