Want to start writing

[Tootles]

Right, I actually want to start having a go at writing a simple OS. I've downloaded a document talking about how to write the simplest of things (printf and clearscreen). What other elements would I need for a simple OS?

[AJ]

Getting Started

[z180]

Printf() is not the best place to start with(my opinion).
I do not remember where I started my OS(sadly lost it)
but it was neither printf nor finding a name.It was some
hardware setup I have not in my head.Read tutorials or this forum
then lookup source and get your own thoughts.Dont imitate linus
starting way.Write a minimal kernel that is multiboot compatible
and sets up hardware first,.


-off topic-.
Also some people do surf on other peoples computers and I have for a long time problems accessing your virtual cage with IE and not every pc allows me installing software like browsers to view your old hardware
collection.

[piranha]

I'd have to disagree. Once you get the basic working kernel (loads the high language part), printf is very important! Getting output to the monitor is a very basic debugging tool.

-JL

[Alboin]

I'd have to disagree. Once you get the basic working kernel (loads the high language part), printf is very important! Getting output to the monitor is a very basic debugging tool.

I don't have printf in my kernel. I just have something like:

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console_print(char*)
console_print_int(int)

[piranha]

I'd have to disagree. Once you get the basic working kernel (loads the high language part), printf is very important! Getting output to the monitor is a very basic debugging tool.

I don't have printf in my kernel. I just have something like:

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console_print(char*)
console_print_int(int)

I meant something that prints to the screen, although printf is useful as you can print numbers easier.

-JL

[naiksidd_85]

try reading james molloy tutorials or brokenthorn also we have babystep tutorials in wiki.

also try reading small OS source code and gather the information.

The biggest mistake I did when i Started with the work was trying to create a boot loader it takes up a lot of time(its not that you cannot) work more on your frame work it helps a lot and once you think that you are happy with what you have you can go back and try to write a boot loader for your self.

also you need to have basic knowledge of ASM (again not manditory).