My first OS using Minix

Jvac · Post by **Jvac** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:03 pm

Hi all,

My first OS thanks to the wiki and this forum and some outside help.

At the time I booted from the iso image will boot from the hard disk next wish me luck.

Thanks all.

NickJohnson · Post by **NickJohnson** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:18 pm

Err... isn't that Minix?

Jvac · Post by **Jvac** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:26 pm

Hi Nick;

Yes Sir, thats right Minix great for a beginner like myself. I found tons of information on their sight http://www.minix3.org/download/. I like the idea of a Micro Kernel 4000 lines of code. I have Grub all set up and ready to go I came across them while looking for my kernel of choice as per instruction on the wiki. http://wiki.osdev.org/GRUB.

I am very excited and looking forward to the challenge to boot from the hard disk.

NickJohnson · Post by **NickJohnson** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:25 pm

Yeah, but you didn't write Minix, and Minix is already capable of running from a hard disk.

Maybe you're confused about what "hobby OS development" is: it's not learning how to install an existing (although non-mainstream) OS, it's writing an OS from scratch.

Jvac · Post by **Jvac** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:36 pm

Thats right Nick,

That's my intention but first I had to get my feet wet. Now that my feet are below the waters I am divining in. I will start with assembly than bios, boot loader, kernel, and so on do you get my point my friend.

Gotta crawl before you walk. Every one starts crawling than walking and than running, even Bill Gates and Microsoft experience that sometime I would think.

I already did all my research here http://singularity.codeplex.com/ nice place to start won't you say unless you have a better offer.

I am happy that I found this site tons of knowledge here.

Chandra · Post by **Chandra** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:41 pm

NickJohnson wrote:Maybe you're confused about what "hobby OS development" is: it's not learning how to install an existing (although non-mainstream) OS, it's writing an OS from scratch.

And it's not about faking either. Taking others credit won't do you any good.

Jvac · Post by **Jvac** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:48 pm

Hi Chandra,

I have read other post and I have seen how new comers are rained upon.

I am not getting into a a debate with anyone here therefor I will keep this short and brief. I could battle believe me but I decide not to. I like this site and I won't let anyone start me off on the wrong foot.

I am a easy guy to work with and I and willing to learn from all the experts here. So if anyone does not have nothing nice to say please refrain from speaking.

Thank You

quok · Post by **quok** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:04 pm

Perhaps "My first OS" is a bad title for this thread. But the OP never directly said he wrote Minix, or took credit for it or anything like that, so everyone please give the guy a break. Look at how many other n00bs have struggled with setting up an emulator and have gotten flamed to death for it. I for one am pleasantly surprised the OP isn't taking the bait and turning this thread into yet another flamefest.

Let's give this guy a break and give him a nice warm welcome, like we did in the good ol' days.

Now everyone, pour yourselves another shot of irish whisky. I know it's helping me.

Jvac · Post by **Jvac** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:14 pm

Hi Quok,

Thank You very much for your kindness and Professionalism.

Greatly appreciated.

Ways to go everyone, ways to go but it will a lot easier with everyone's help.

Chandra · Post by **Chandra** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:38 pm

quok wrote:Perhaps "My first OS" is a bad title for this thread. But the OP never directly said he wrote Minix, or took credit for it or anything like that

You're right, he didn't say that directly. But, saying 'My first OS' and posting the screenshot of Minix is like snatching the credits from Minix Developers.

quok wrote: Look at how many other n00bs have struggled with setting up an emulator and have gotten flamed to death for it. I for one am pleasantly surprised the OP isn't taking the bait and turning this thread into yet another flamefest.

Hmm... I do agree that this guy is positive, given that he's taking things easily.

quok wrote:Let's give this guy a break and give him a nice warm welcome, like we did in the good ol' days.

Sure. Why not start with a thread lock?

quok wrote:Now everyone, pour yourselves another shot of irish whisky.

Unfortunately, it's morning here and I don't drink in morning.

Cheers.

quok · Post by **quok** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:42 pm

Chandra wrote:
quok wrote:Let's give this guy a break and give him a nice warm welcome, like we did in the good ol' days.
Sure. Why not start with a thread lock?

Thought about it, but in the "good ol' days" they weren't needed as much as they are these days.

Chandra wrote:
quok wrote:Now everyone, pour yourselves another shot of irish whisky.
Unfortunately, it's morning here and I don't drink in morning.

You have no idea what you're missing out on.

Irish coffee anyone?

Jvac · Post by **Jvac** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:46 pm

Alright guys I reworded the Title

I added "Minix"

I could use some Whisky myself.

Chandra · Post by **Chandra** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:02 pm

Jvac wrote:Alright guys I reworded the Title

I added "Minix"

I could use some Whisky myself.

Much Better.

MDM · Post by **MDM** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:29 pm

Not sure if I would have posted this thread in OS Development, but okay... Then again this post adds nothing, so okay...

qw · Post by qw » Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:19 am

quok wrote:Now everyone, pour yourselves another shot of irish whisky. I know it's helping me.

Is Scotch okay too?

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