Minix vs Linux for Learning Operating System Design?

Question

I wish to learn operating system design. I was wondering if I should tackle Minix or GNU/Linux in the process? I like books so I would be following mainly a book, though video r

Answer 1

As other posters have said, starting with Linux can be difficult because it is now so large and complex that the barrier to entry has sky-rocketed. But, if you do choose this route, I recommend starting with one small subsystem and focusing on that.