TechnologySeptember 6, 2026

namespaces

NAY-spay-sez

Definition

A feature of the Linux kernel that isolates a group of system resources so that processes within that group see them as having their own independent instance.

Etymology

A compound of 'name' and 'space,' originating in the late 20th century to describe a conceptual or virtual enclosure within which identifiers or objects are grouped and remain unique.

In the news

The article mentions Linux namespaces as one of the fundamental OS-level features that will continue to be provided by the host environment, even when a database-driven runtime is added on top.

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