Jumpstart is Linux/x86 software that allows for faster application performance by pre-loading shared libraries. This performance hack enhances application speed by eliminating library loading during runtime.
Once the process stops, it operates as a server, reads command line arguments and environment through a named pipe, and executes the task in a fork()ed child. This release of Jumpstart Project includes new updates such as propagating file attributes and position of standard input (stdin), standard output (stdout), and standard error (stderr).
However, there are a few rough edges that need to be addressed. The software currently doesn't handle uid/gid mismatch, differing getrlimit, and boundary conditions such as arglist size, and x86_64 is not currently supported. Additionally, Jumpstart Project is only compatible with the GNU C Library (glibc), and not with the minimalistic C library (uClibc).
Overall, Jumpstart Project proves to be a useful tool in enhancing performance for Linux/x86 applications.
Version 0.3: N/A