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SmartOS vs Stackless Python

A side-by-side look at SmartOS and Stackless Python. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

SmartOS

SmartOS

Os & Utilities

SmartOS is an open-source operating system designed for cloud computing environments. It is built on top of the Illumos kernel, a derivative of Solaris, and enhances security, virtualization, storage, and networking features.

virtualizationcloud-computingopen-source
Stackless Python

Stackless Python

Development

Stackless Python is a Python programming language implementation featuring microthreads and no Global Interpreter Lock (GIL). It allows massive concurrency and offers better scalability for Python programs.

pythonconcurrencymicrothreadsscalability

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