My friend and his AI homies wrote SGI Indy emulator in Rust

Name: My friend and his AI homies wrote SGI Indy emulator in Rust
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Author: greg_w

by greg_w·Apr 28, 2026·6 points·2 comments

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Vibe-coded SGI Indy emulator in Rust that actually boots IRIX 6.5 with X11.

Strengths

•Implements a Cranelift-based JIT compiler for MIPS to x86_64 translation for better performance.
•Successfully emulates complex Newport (REX3) graphics hardware and networking stacks.
•Demonstrates the viability of AI-assisted systems programming for niche legacy hardware.

Weaknesses

•Niche audience limits broader appeal compared to more universal emulation projects.
•Reliance on AI for core logic may complicate future debugging and maintenance efforts.

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