MyraOS: A Complete x86 Unix-like Operating System Built from Scratch
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dvirbt
Right out the toaster. Reliable, with some real depth.
Summary
MyraOS is a complete x86 Unix-like operating system built from scratch with comprehensive features including protected mode, paging/virtual memory, memory management, user/kernel modes, process scheduling, device drivers, ext2 filesystem, UI compositor with window widgets, and ELF loader. The system is capable of running real applications including games like Doom, which comes preloaded and ready to play.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledA x86 Unix-like OS made entirely from scratch.
All these features let you run real games, just like Doom, giving the preloaded Doom port in MyraOS ready to be played!
Protected mode (GDT/IDT, ISRs/IRQs)
UI compositor with window widgets, labels, icons, buttons, and even a custom-made font
So, this isn't just a toy OS
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