What we’re about
Open Systems & Next-Gen Cloud is a forward-thinking community dedicated to advancing open-source operating systems, kernel technologies, and cloud infrastructure. We unite developers, engineers, and innovators to build the scalable, transparent, and high-performance systems that drive the future of cloud computing and AI.
- Empowering AI & Cloud Innovation: We focus on technologies like Illumos, OpenIndiana, ZFS, DTrace, Solaris and Linux kernels, and Cosmic DE to support the next generation of intelligent applications.
- Community-Driven Progress: Through events, workshops, and collaboration, we foster learning and hands-on experience in system internals, cloud-native infrastructure, and performance optimization.
- Shaping the Future: Join us to help create the open, reliable, and scalable foundations powering tomorrow’s AI and cloud breakthroughs.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Solaris, Linux crosses AI Streetpeet's coffee & tea, santa clara, CA
Introductory materials, dev, beginner threads on discord thread/channel for Solaris events
Contributors:
This event brings together engineers, developers, and system enthusiasts to discuss Solaris (Illumos distros i.e., OpenIndiana), as well as the exciting possibilities of porting Unix systems to ARM and RISC-V architectures. We also cover Linux topics on similar hardware.From legacy to open silicon, we’ll dive into real-world experiences, technical challenges, and innovations at the intersection of operating systems and emerging hardware platforms. Whether you're a Solaris veteran, a Linux-on-ARM hacker, or simply curious about the RISC-V revolution, this event offers a front-row seat to the next chapter in Unix history.
Our mission is to build a modern, open Unix platform designed for today's architectures and tomorrow's possibilities.
Popular recent topics
- Solaris / Illumos kernel / development cycle in comparison with Linux
- Licensing: CDDL vs GPL
- DEs: Java desktop system, Cosmic, GnomeUsers/Consumers:
We are building a community that help people run Solaris related technologies on their systems. If you are having trouble running OpenIndiana or another Solaris distro on a device or ran into some issues we are here to help.Fun topics: DEs: Cosmic-Desktop, your favorite tool / distro
Disclaimer: we have no affiliation with current corp. that acquired Solaris from Sun. We do not provide support for their products. We only support the open-source versions of Solaris and its derivatives.
- Solaris/Linux on x86, ARM & RISC-Vpeet's coffee & tea, santa clara, CA
Introductory materials, dev, beginner threads on discord thread/channel for Solaris events
Contributors:
This event brings together engineers, developers, and system enthusiasts to discuss Solaris (Illumos distros i.e., OpenIndiana), as well as the exciting possibilities of porting Unix systems to ARM and RISC-V architectures. We also cover Linux topics on similar hardware.From legacy to open silicon, we’ll dive into real-world experiences, technical challenges, and innovations at the intersection of operating systems and emerging hardware platforms. Whether you're a Solaris veteran, a Linux-on-ARM hacker, or simply curious about the RISC-V revolution, this event offers a front-row seat to the next chapter in Unix history.
Our mission is to build a modern, open Unix platform designed for today's architectures and tomorrow's possibilities.
Popular recent topics
- Solaris / Illumos kernel / development cycle in comparison with Linux
- Licensing: CDDL vs GPL
- DEs: Java desktop system, Cosmic, GnomeUsers/Consumers:
We are building a community that help people run Solaris related technologies on their systems. If you are having trouble running OpenIndiana or another Solaris distro on a device or ran into some issues we are here to help.Fun topics: DEs: Cosmic-Desktop, your favorite tool / distro
Disclaimer: we have no affiliation with current corp. that acquired Solaris from Sun. We do not provide support for their products. We only support the open-source versions of Solaris and its derivatives.
- Solaris/Linux on x86, ARM & RISC-Vpeet's coffee & tea, santa clara, CA
Introductory materials, dev, beginner threads on discord thread/channel for Solaris events
Contributors:
This event brings together engineers, developers, and system enthusiasts to discuss Solaris (Illumos distros i.e., OpenIndiana), as well as the exciting possibilities of porting Unix systems to ARM and RISC-V architectures. We also cover Linux topics on similar hardware.From legacy to open silicon, we’ll dive into real-world experiences, technical challenges, and innovations at the intersection of operating systems and emerging hardware platforms. Whether you're a Solaris veteran, a Linux-on-ARM hacker, or simply curious about the RISC-V revolution, this event offers a front-row seat to the next chapter in Unix history.
Our mission is to build a modern, open Unix platform designed for today's architectures and tomorrow's possibilities.
Popular recent topics
- Solaris / Illumos kernel / development cycle in comparison with Linux
- Licensing: CDDL vs GPL
- DEs: Java desktop system, Cosmic, GnomeUsers/Consumers:
We are building a community that help people run Solaris related technologies on their systems. If you are having trouble running OpenIndiana or another Solaris distro on a device or ran into some issues we are here to help.Fun topics: DEs: Cosmic-Desktop, your favorite tool / distro
Disclaimer: we have no affiliation with current corp. that acquired Solaris from Sun. We do not provide support for their products. We only support the open-source versions of Solaris and its derivatives.
