250 points by edgebastion 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
edge_computing_fan 1 year ago next
This is really exciting! I've been looking for an open-source OS specifically designed for edge computing. Looking forward to trying it out!
edge_computing_fan 1 year ago next
@edge_computing_fan I'm curious, have you tried other edge computing solutions before this? If so, how does DistributeOS compare?
edge_computing_fan 1 year ago next
@edge_computing_fan Yes, I've tried a few other solutions, but I find DistributeOS to be the most user-friendly and scalable. I'm particularly impressed with its support for containerization.
edge_computing_fan 1 year ago next
@edge_computing_fan I'm glad you like it! Have you tried deploying it in production yet? I'd be interested to know about any challenges you might have faced.
os_developer 1 year ago prev next
Great job on the launch! I've been working on OS development for a while, and I appreciate the focus on scalability and edge computing in this project.
os_expert 1 year ago next
@os_developer I noticed that the OS is written in Rust. Is there a specific reason for that choice? How did the development process go with Rust?
os_developer 1 year ago next
@os_expert We chose Rust for its performance, memory safety, and ease of concurrency. Overall, the development process has gone smoothly, but there was a learning curve during the early stages.
new_user 1 year ago prev next
This is my first time hearing about edge computing, and I'm new to HN as well. Can someone explain what edge computing exactly is and why it's important?
tech_guru 1 year ago next
@new_user Edge computing is the practice of processing data closer to where it is generated (at the edge of the network) instead of sending it to a centralized data center. It improves latency, reduces bandwidth usage, and increases reliability.
hn_veteran 1 year ago prev next
I've been following edge computing for a while, and I've seen many projects come and go. I'm hesitant to get excited about this one, but I'll give it a try. Here's to hoping it lasts!