How do you write a operating system in C

nosmaker · Post by **nosmaker** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:04 pm

I am writing a operating system called NOS, it is written in Assembly, in emu8086. I was wondering how to write a operating system in C, to speed up coding.
And if possible actually even writing a boot loader in C.

-nosmaker
thanks!

lukem95 · Post by **lukem95** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:09 pm

most people use ASM for the bootloader/bootstrap and then C (or another language... or continue using ASM) for the kernel.

using GRUB (GRand Unified Bootloader) will allow you to start with the C coding very quickly.

Combuster · Post by **Combuster** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:11 pm

I was wondering how to write a operating system in C

Use an text editor.

Serious reply: Your question strongly suggests that you couldn't be bothered to look for an answer on your own. Everything you need can be found with a google search.

nosmaker · Post by **nosmaker** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:26 pm

No, i searched and i could not find a decent tutorial.
And instead of trying to act like an @$$ to feel good about yourself, why dont you tell me how to do it so i stop bothering you.

Wave · Post by **Wave** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:38 pm

You could take a look under "Tutorials" in the wiki or here: http://www.osdever.net/.

If keep

people you will get

by the way.

JamesM · Post by **JamesM** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:56 pm

nosmaker wrote:No, i searched and i could not find a decent tutorial.
And instead of trying to act like an @$$ to feel good about yourself, why dont you tell me how to do it so i stop bothering you.

Wtf?! where did you search? No, seriously, I'm really interested. Google?

Google 1

Google 2

The wiki?

Wiki 1

Wiki 2

Wiki 3

Forum?

Forum 1

So, in conclusion

Think before you post, and when someone tells you to STFW, it means that you just made a complete fool of yourself. So instead of flaming back (which, if he doesn't know what he's talking about, is something only a noob does), get up off your fat arse and do some work yourself, you lazy boneheaded noob.

Wave · Post by **Wave** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:02 pm

I don't think it's a good idea to insult fat people like that. They don't have to be like him.... although I don't know any exceptions personally.

piranha · Post by **piranha** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:11 pm

No, i searched and i could not find a decent tutorial.
And instead of trying to act like an @$$ to feel good about yourself, why dont you tell me how to do it so i stop bothering you.

Don't come into a (this) forum and ask a question that can be answered by using something called a 'search engine'. Then, when people don't want to answer such a simple question, don't call them an @$$. You show a lack of care and respect by not doing the proper research. Google. All you questions can be answered by looking.

"How can I code an OS in C?": *Sigh*. Typing?

-JL