Observed arrival · 2026-09-09

Vinix, an Operating System Written in V

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An independent Unix-like operating system with its own kernel, desktop, package system, and Alpine Linux binary compatibility.

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Vinix combines a mostly V-written kernel with an initramfs, Unix-style userspace, and a desktop written in V with V UI2. The project targets x86-64 and ARM64, reports roughly 100 MB of RAM use at startup and 1 GB of installed disk space, and aims to run Alpine Linux binaries without using Linux as its foundation. The visible roadmap currently prioritizes M1 Macs, with broader Apple Silicon and Intel Mac support described as planned.

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