BootSector/OS

[ardosdev]

Ok, I've been told time and time again that I'm crazy for doing this, but here goes. I'm creating an entire OS in just 512 bytes. The first version should be out any day now...

http://hometown.aol.com/compudoggie

[cipek]

hmm. i've got a question. Where can i download you'r system?? In this link i don't see anything to download:/

[ComputerPsi]

An OS that only works on 512 bytes? Well, good luck! I suppose that optimally, it works in 16-bit real mode, and written in ASM. But... what will the OS be able to do? I suggest something like a menu of different functions that are stored in the OS. For example: Reboot computer, change screen resolution, etc. It would also be a good idea to abbreviate any words that are printed onto the screen, to save some bytes.
Aside from the creation of the OS, how can I download the current version? Just like cipek, I can't find any type of a "Download" link...

[cipek]

512 bytes is just bootloader i think. But what's witch kernel?? You write it in 16-bit asm? I make CSOS in 16bit asm and i can help you if you won . Mayby we meke something together . If you can give us some link to download source of you'r OS.

[eiforall]

Hey I took that idea form BS/OS in June 2004, and developed it check it out at http://freewebtown.com/eiforall/AtomicOS/index.htm

It?s real cool constructing micro kernels:
They even had a 512 bytes OS compo at http://512.decard.netBut it seem to have dissipated ? Some submitted OSes are at http://512.decard.net/entries/ - mine is the Atomic.

[eiforall]

Maybe you can give me some healthy competition! As BS/OS author promised too!

[ardosdev]

Eiforall: I am the original author (Anthony De Feo) of BS/OS! I contacted you a few days ago via E-mail concerning its "relatives"
BS/OS stands for BootSector/OperatingSystem

[eiforall]

Anthony,

I know, I emailed you back. If you don?t want to consider Atomic OS as a BS/OS "relative" I will erase it form my site.

I want to see your system as a competitor to the Atomic OS, I offer you a challenge! (And anybody else for that matter, who wants to cramp a full kernel in to a boot sector)

Andre

[[AlAdDiN]]

wow, very amazing idea, i'll take the challenge when i get more time (after my exams)

[ardosdev]

From now on please access my website from http://www.bootsector.tk

[ardosdev]

Hey all,

I've, once again, resumed work on BS/OS. The first version is out, and although it can't do much, at least it can load and run (some) sectors. See the website for details:

http://www.bootsector.tk

PS Always use/bookmark http://www.bootsector.tk, not the actual website location, as I sometimes change servers, but I always change BS.TK to reflect the new server.

[bubach]

Just give up dude...
What are you going to do when you run out of space..?

[ardosdev]

I'll worry about that when it happens...

[bubach]

Ok then... Good luck!

[ardosdev]

A complete rewrite was deemed necessary, so I've done a rewrite under the name Protonix. I don't want to change domain names though, so as always, the website is at http://www.bootsector.tk. Check it out, several new features added from BS/OS 0.0.1. Second build should be out shortly.