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OptimaOS: A Rust Kernel That Boots on Real x86_64 Hardware

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  1. OptimaOS, a Rust-based x86_64 kernel, now boots stably on real hardware via UEFI, with post-UEFI runtime working.

  2. The project uses one fixed kernel core, while boot-time profiles control policy such as scheduling, permissions, and resource limits.

  3. This architecture aims to reduce fragmentation and security/audit overhead by separating mechanisms from runtime policy.

  4. The milestone demonstrates real hardware boot success, not just emulator progress, for the kernel's current design.

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