Draft:MigUtils
{{Infobox software
| name = MigUtils
| logo =
| screenshot =
| caption = "Unix for all of us!" - Miguel V.
| developer = Miguel V. Mesquita
| released = | latest_release_version = b0.2.5
| latest_release_date = December 26, 2024
| programming_language = C, Python/Cython
| operating_system = Unix-like
| platform = Unix-like systems
| genre = System utilities
| license = GNU GPL 2.0
}}
MigUtils is a software collection that provides modified versions of traditional Unix and legacy Unix utilities. It includes customized implementations of common Unix tools and a virtual environment system focused on classic Unix-like environments.
Overview
MigUtils combines reimplemented versions of classic Unix utilities with new tools designed to enhance compatibility with legacy Unix systems. The project includes a modified C shell (based on csh), a customized GCC compiler implementation, and unxvm, a virtual environment system specifically designed to emulate AIX 4 environments.
Components
= Modified C Shell =
The MigUtils implementation of csh includes enhancements to the original C shell while maintaining compatibility with traditional Unix systems. The shell provides command-line interpretation and scripting capabilities similar to the original Berkeley C shell.
= GCC Implementation =
MigUtils includes a modified version of the GNU Compiler Collection, focused on maintaining compatibility with legacy Unix systems while providing modern compilation capabilities.
= unxvm =
unxvm is a virtual environment system included in MigUtils that specializes in emulating AIX 4 environments. It allows users to run applications designed for IBM's AIX operating system version 4 within a contained environment.
== Features ==
- AIX 4 system call emulation
- Legacy binary compatibility
- Virtual filesystem implementation
- Process isolation
System Requirements
== for WindowsNT ==
- 128MB of RAM
- 12MB of hard disk space
- Intel 486 or better (Intel Core Duo recommended)
== for [[Unix]] ==
See Also
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