Paleocomputing, Part 2: Kubernetes on Oberon, Wirth's radio instead of networking, a browser-based cluster, and advantages over K8s

The author introduces Kube, an experimental implementation of a Kubernetes control plane written in the Oberon programming language. Unlike standard systems, Kube eschews TCP/IP and Ethernet in favor of Niklaus Wirth's radio protocol, originally designed in the late 1980s. The system nodes are Oberon virtual machines that communicate via short data packets. The entire cluster runs directly in a web browser, enabling deep fault-tolerance testing, such as simulating power failures or command interception. The project showcases a minimalist architectural approach, with the control plane consisting of only about 1,250 lines of code. The author highlights the advantages of this 'paleocomputing' model over modern, heavy-duty solutions, offering a fresh perspective on container orchestration through the lens of Wirth's classic engineering principles. This is the second part of a series exploring the potential of retro-computing in modern environments.