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NetBSD 11.0 adds 64-bit RISC-V support and a MICROVM kernel that boots in about 10 milliseconds
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NetBSD 11.0 introduces 64-bit RISC-V support, improved Linux compatibility, and a dedicated MICROVM kernel capable of booting in about 10 milliseconds.
The MICROVM kernel allows engineers to spin up lightweight x86 VMs in milliseconds rather than seconds, reducing overhead for short-lived or highly parallel workloads. Additionally, the addition of 64-bit RISC-V and preliminary Snapdragon X Elite support expands the OS's utility on emerging hardware architectures.
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NetBSD 11.0 adds support for 64-bit RISC-V and preliminary support for Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite.
A new MICROVM kernel supports 32-bit and 64-bit x86 guests and boots in about 10 milliseconds on 2020-era processors.
The release improves Linux system-call compatibility and increases compliance with POSIX.1-2024 and C23.
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