It's Time for Operating Systems to Rediscover Hardware

Explore a thought-provoking keynote address from USENIX ATC '21/OSDI '21 that challenges the current state of operating systems research. Delve into Timothy Roscoe's argument for the need to reconnect operating systems with modern hardware realities. Discover why OS design has become disconnected from underlying hardware advancements and learn about potential solutions to bridge this gap. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of computer architecture and its implications for OS development. Hear from an accomplished researcher in the field as he presents two suggestions for how the OS research community can meaningfully engage with contemporary hardware. Understand the tremendous opportunities that lie ahead for those willing to embrace the complexities of modern computer systems.

USENIX ATC '21/OSDI '21 Joint Keynote Address-It's Time for Operating Systems to Rediscover Hardware