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About NetBSD/src
NetBSD is a free, open-source Unix-like operating system designed for portability, security, and performance across a wide range of hardware platforms. The project supports everything from large-scale servers and desktop systems to handheld and embedded devices, making it one of the most versatile operating systems available. NetBSD emphasizes code quality and correctness, with a focus on clean design and thorough testing.
This repository contains the source code for the NetBSD operating system kernel, core utilities, and system libraries. The codebase is primarily written in C and includes the complete build infrastructure needed to compile NetBSD for various target architectures like amd64, ARM, PowerPC, and others. Users can cross-compile NetBSD from most Unix-like systems using the provided build.sh script, with support for parallel builds and customizable output directories.
The project maintains an extensive testing framework using the Automated Test Framework (ATF) and provides multiple ways for users to access the code and get support. Daily binary builds and official releases are published online, while developers and users can contribute through the bug tracking system, active mailing lists, and IRC community channels. The documentation includes comprehensive guides, manual pages, and a cross-referenced source code browser to help users navigate and understand the codebase.