I'm Building My Own Operating System From Scratch — Meet SEA OS
What if, instead of customizing an existing operating system, I tried to build my own? That's the idea behind SEA OS, my personal operating system development project. I'm building SEA OS as a custom operating system, with the long-term goal of creating its own kernel, drivers, and user interface. Why I'm Building SEA OS I don't just want to use computers. I want to understand how they work…
Building a custom operating system from the ground up is the objective behind SEA OS, a personal project in operating system development. The aim is to create a full-fledged kernel, drivers, and user interface, delving into the inner workings of computers. The project's creator seeks to understand how computers boot, how the kernel interacts with hardware, and how input reaches applications.
In terms of technology, the development of SEA OS employs C and C++ for low-level system programming, assembly for architecture-specific code, GRUB for system boot, QEMU for virtual machine testing, and Make for project building. At present, the work involves the kernel bootstrap and testing keyboard input.
The long-term goal is to transform SEA OS into a standalone operating system with its unique drivers, file system, and graphical user interface. The journey is complex and challenging, serving as an excellent opportunity to delve deeper into computer science. The project is shared to document progress, learn from fellow developers, and perhaps inspire others to embark on similar endeavors.
As SEA OS is a work in progress, updates will be shared as new features are implemented and obstacles overcome. Should you find yourself embarking on a similar journey, what would be your first priority after the kernel successfully boots?
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