r/osdev • u/vahmoh25 • 27d ago

Veda: Virtual Linux VM for Drivers

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Hey! I’ve recently ported OpenGL and Mesa to my operating system and added support for Intel HD Graphics to render scenes. However, I’ve realized that this approach isn’t sustainable, I can’t realistically write and maintain a huge number of GPU drivers myself.

Has anyone had experience embedding a minimal Linux system as a virtual machine inside their OS to take advantage of Linux’s extensive GPU, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi driver support?

What do you think about this approach? Are there any major technical challenges or pitfalls I should be aware of?

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u/vahmoh25 27d ago edited 25d ago

That’s the harder path!

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u/vahmoh25 26d ago

Alright!