PUFFS (NetBSD)
Encyclopedia
Pass-to-Userspace Framework File System (puffs) is a NetBSD
kernel
subsystem developed for running filesystems
in userspace. It was added to NetBSD in the 5.0 release and has a FUSE
compatibility layer allowing portability from other operating systems.
NetBSD
NetBSD is a freely available open source version of the Berkeley Software Distribution Unix operating system. It was the second open source BSD descendant to be formally released, after 386BSD, and continues to be actively developed. The NetBSD project is primarily focused on high quality design,...
kernel
Kernel (computing)
In computing, the kernel is the main component of most computer operating systems; it is a bridge between applications and the actual data processing done at the hardware level. The kernel's responsibilities include managing the system's resources...
subsystem developed for running filesystems
File system
A file system is a means to organize data expected to be retained after a program terminates by providing procedures to store, retrieve and update data, as well as manage the available space on the device which contain it. A file system organizes data in an efficient manner and is tuned to the...
in userspace. It was added to NetBSD in the 5.0 release and has a FUSE
Filesystem in Userspace
Filesystem in Userspace is a loadable kernel module for Unix-like computer operating systems that lets non-privileged users create their own file systems without editing kernel code...
compatibility layer allowing portability from other operating systems.
External links
- Send and Receive of File System Protocols: Userspace Approach With puffs presented at AsiaBSDCon 2008.
- puffs - Pass-to-Userspace Framework File System presented at AsiaBSDCon 2007.
- ReFUSE: Userspace FUSE Reimplementation Using puffs presented at EuroBSDCon 2007.