Emulation | IRC Q

poseidon · Post by **poseidon** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:12 pm

I'm very interested in OS development, but I would like to clear a few things up. To test any operating system in which I make, is there some sort of emulation process, so that you don't have to install the operating system. I think I saw this in the faq, you can save your operating system to a cd, and load it into your computer and have an emulated version of it, is this correct?

Also, is there a common channel in which is specific to OS deving, I find it helpful to listen to those who understand the field, as it usually leads me to some new understanding, or subject in which I can research and come to understand.

Thank you for your time and effort,

Joe

Brynet-Inc · Post by **Brynet-Inc** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:56 pm

Well I can't help you with the IRC question, That's not my thing...

As for emulation... See: http://www.osdev.org/wiki/Category:Emulators

Bochs & QEMU are the common choices, they have good debugging capabilities.

pcmattman · Post by **pcmattman** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:07 am

Try #osdev on irc.freenode.net.

JamesM · Post by **JamesM** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 2:28 am

pcmattman wrote:Try #osdev on irc.freenode.net.

Indeed, that's where I loiter. If you want to ask me a question though you'll have to address me by name (_JamesM) otherwise my client won't flash at me enough!

JackScott · Post by **JackScott** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:51 pm

Quick topic-stealing question: Why the underscore in front of the name? I've seen it everywhere, and I don't understand it.

I also am in #osdev, but only during my evenings (whenever those happen to be for you).

JamesM · Post by **JamesM** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 5:04 pm

Because I've forgotten the NickServ password for JamesM

(If it was that name I registered in the first place, it's registered anyhow

)

JackScott · Post by **JackScott** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 11:01 pm

Ah. That makes a lot of sense, now that I think about it.