> > but by having only the > > minimum necessary in the kernel. Unix > > I think you are confusing it with the goals of microkernels (e.g. Mach or > Hurd).
No and the quote below is from Doug McIlroy - who amongst other thing invented pipes. > > > > "We used to sit around in the Unix Room saying, 'What can we throw out? > > Why is there this option?" - Doug McIlroy > Most GPS receivers I came across are modules which spit out NMEA > records with serial 9600 bit/s. Either through RS232 or Bluetooth SPP. There > may be others, but I don't want to have all problems of the world solved > at once. The kernel lives in the big world, not your personal fiefdom *PLONK*
