How to design a new linux operating system from scratch?

xsrijan · 08-18-2013, 10:29 AM

I am pursuing B.tech in field of Computer Science Engineering with Specialization in Open Source Software And Standards.I want to design my own Linux Operating System.I need to know about the platform from where i can implement/modify the source code.I am a beginner in this but i want to do something innovative.I have learnt a lot about open source communities that how they are changing the trends of development.Kindly help me out to be a part of this development.

fbt · 08-18-2013, 10:36 AM

http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/

xsrijan · 08-18-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by fbt

http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/

kindly let me know from where to start exactly.

TB0ne · 08-18-2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by xsrijan

kindly let me know from where to start exactly.

We did..you go to that page, and start reading. That page has full descriptions, a BOOK on how to get started, software, and samples. Can't give you much more of a 'start' than that...

xsrijan · 08-18-2013, 11:44 AM

thank you sir.I have downloaded the book.will read on and will be back with some problem if persists(i hope so).

TobiSGD · 08-18-2013, 12:11 PM

Before starting Linux From Scratch make sure that you have the required knowledge, mentioned on the prerequisites page, otherwise LFS may be to complicated to understand and will only be a copy&paste experience.

xsrijan · 08-18-2013, 12:42 PM

Sir i have a basic knowledge about the operating system but i have never worked over the kernel part.So what should i do?

TB0ne · 08-18-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by xsrijan

Sir i have a basic knowledge about the operating system but i have never worked over the kernel part.So what should i do?

You do as was suggested: you make sure that you have the required knowledge, mentioned on the prerequisites page.

TobiSGD · 08-18-2013, 02:33 PM

You don't need specific knowledge about the Linux kernel, but you should know how to compile one.
Start with reading what is mentioned on the prerequisites site I linked to, if you have questions about a specific topic just have a look at LQ (and other sites on the net) if there is an answer to your questions. If not just open a new thread and ask, after all that is what LQ is for.

xsrijan · 08-19-2013, 11:35 AM

Thanks a ton sir.I have Started reading the book throughly.Will do as per your suggestion.

xsrijan · 08-19-2013, 11:36 AM

Ok sir i will follow the way you told me.Thank you sir

TobiSGD · 08-27-2013, 07:58 AM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in <Linux - Newbie> and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.