wat to knw to make ur own os

kingkong64 · 04-30-2011, 02:03 PM

hey am new to linux n i knw nothing about programming but i would really like to make my own os so how can i get started

acid_kewpie · 04-30-2011, 02:19 PM

you need to know how to spell and use forums correctly for one thing. You know, saying please and thank you, all that.

catkin · 04-30-2011, 02:23 PM

Yes -- communications skills do help when you need to interface with people.

winning · 04-30-2011, 02:44 PM

You can get started by learning how to program.

spiky0011 · 04-30-2011, 02:46 PM

This is not the place to start with Linux I would start with using a main stream Distro 1st find your way around learn how to use command line

thund3rstruck · 04-30-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kingkong64

hey am new to linux n i knw nothing about programming but i would really like to make my own os so how can i get started

First, I would focus on learning how to spell and use the English language proficiently. Next, I would consider a computer science degree. If, after obtaining your degree, you discover that you have an un-natural aptitude programming with C (or assembly) and have several years to dedicate to achieving your goal then I would set about making it a reality.

MTK358 · 05-01-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kingkong64

hey am new to linux n i knw nothing about programming but i would really like to make my own os so how can i get started

How do you expect to write an OS if you're so lazy that you can't even be bothered push the few extra keys to spell out your words?

And what do you mean by "writing an OS"? Making your own Linux distro, or writing a kernel from scratch?

knudfl · 05-01-2011, 10:01 AM

Suggest : LFS, 'Linux From Scratch'.
http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/
http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/view/stable/

When you understand how everything works, the next step can be BLFS
http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/view/stable/
.. for all extra applications, GUI etc.

Aquarius_Girl · 05-03-2011, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kingkong64

i would really like to make my own os

http://wiki.osdev.org/Main_Page

Unwritten rules of this forum:
1. SMS language is considered stupid and people writing their posts in SMS language are NOT taken seriously.
2. It is necessary to follow up your threads. You can write about the problems that you faced, ask (politely) the repliers what you have not understood, thank the people who bothered to help you, post your solution (if you have found one) etc.

MTK358 · 05-03-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Anisha Kaul

http://wiki.osdev.org/Main_Page

To the original poster:

that site only applies when you're writing your own kernel. It's irrelavent when you want to make your own Linux distro.

acid_kewpie · 05-03-2011, 09:35 AM

why is it that some of the most misguided posts get the most pointless replies?

Mrpnut08 · 05-04-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kingkong64

hey am new to linux n i knw nothing about programming but i would really like to make my own os so how can i get started

For starters, i suggest you read this page:

http://wiki.osdev.org/Getting_Started

So that you get an idea in what you are getting into.

unSpawn · 05-04-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by acid_kewpie

why is it that some of the most misguided posts get the most pointless replies?

Maybe your reply kind of invited others to pile in?

unSpawn · 05-04-2011, 05:55 PM

Moved: This thread is not suitable for the LFS forum and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

resetreset · 05-05-2011, 01:07 PM

OK, I can only echo what thunderstruck said, but also - you may like to get hold of an old DOS PC and use that for sometime. THEN shift to an old version of Linux (from around '97), if you can get hold of it, and see what changes you experience - THIS should give you an idea of what an OS actually DOES (virtual memory, process handling, device drivers, etc.), and give you enough inspiration to make your own.

Needless to say, this journey will be LONG.....