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Haiku OSDeep Dive October 3, 2026 7 min read

Haiku Kernel Image APIs: Add-On Loading and Symbol Lifetimes

Load Haiku add-on images with checked IDs, resolve a narrow symbol ABI, coordinate active calls, and unload only after all pointers are retired.

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Haiku OSDeep Dive October 3, 2026 7 min read

Use Haiku areas for large or shared memory with explicit page sizing, clone ownership, protection, locking, and process-lifetime rules.

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