Get the Source for OpenSolaris

Take an online tour of the source and you'll discover cleanly written, extensively commented code that reads like a book. If you're interested in working on an OpenSolaris project, you can download the complete codebase or just clone the repositories you're most interested in.

Building from Sources

To build OpenSolaris from the source, you first need to install a suitable OpenSolaris distribution, which at this time is limited to the Solaris Express Community Edition. Then, follow the instructions to build the core consolidation referred to as Operating System/Networking (ON).

Communities that Code Core Technologies

Nevada | ZFS | Zones | DTrace |  Security | Fault Management

Service Management | Performance | Networking |  Branded Zones

Device Drivers | X Window System

View the Code

The source code that is the basis of OpenSolaris is developed using a set of design principles and core values that provide users with a rich, coherent, and stable platform for developing and running applications.

Areas of Interest

If you just need to know how some features work in the Solaris OS, the OpenGrok source code browser provides a convenient alternative. OpenGrok understands various program file formats and version control histories like SCCS, RCS, and CVS, so that you can better understand the open source.

Communities that Build on User Technologies

Logical Domains | Databases | Desktop | Software Porters | Games | Testing

HPC Developers | Storage | Clusters |  Appliances | Distributions