HamsterOS: A New 32-Bit Graphical OS for Retro 386/486 Hardware Fits on a Single Floppy Disk
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HamsterOS is a new 32-bit multitasking graphical operating system designed for retro 386/486-era hardware. Created by John Swiderski, it fits entirely on a single 1.44 MB floppy disk while offering a full desktop experience, native applications, and DOS support. It can also be installed to a hard drive, with a target release date of November 2026.
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Hacker NewsHamsterOS: A New 32-Bit Graphical OS for Retro 386/486 Hardware Fits on a Single Floppy Diskhackaday.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIt's not every day that there's a new OS in the works for 386 and 486-era hardware
HamsterOS is a tiny but full-featured multitasking 32-bit graphical operating system that fits on a single 1.44 MB floppy disk
It's designed as a floppy-first OS, but can easily be installed to a hard drive and includes a suite of native applications
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