Thread: OS of Choice - Part II

As in, he's writing his own kernel? I guess one would learn a lot about an OS's internals that way. It just kinda seems like reinventing the hubcap

Macro kernel or micro kernel?

As in, he's writing his own kernel?

yeah

It just kinda seems like reinventing the hubcap

Couldn't you say the same thing about Linux?

Macro kernel or micro kernel?

I'm going towards Micro

I voted Vista and Linux, as my main computer (a laptop) has a Vista and Ubuntu 7.10- dual boot setup.

Now if only I could access my NTFS partition from Ubuntu after Hibernating from Vista...

Originally Posted by Pyrofan1

Couldn't you say the same thing about Linux?

In what regard? Do you mean creating your own Linux distro? If so, then yeah that would also be reinventing the wheel. I guess the main purpose in creating your own OS is to learn more about its internals. Anyway, did you name your OS?

One of the problems with this poll is that people who use more linux are more like (at least me) "I want everyone to know I use linux!" and thus more likely to answer such polls and view such threads. They are also more likely to check out the tech forum, as they are generally more tech like anyways. But yeah, ubuntu here. Can't wait till 8.04.

Originally Posted by wasup

One of the problems with this poll is that people who use more linux are more like (at least me) "I want everyone to know I use linux!" and thus more likely to answer such polls and view such threads. They are also more likely to check out the tech forum, as they are generally more tech like anyways. But yeah, ubuntu here. Can't wait till 8.04.

the last poll took several months to settle down
so give it time

In what regard?

Well when Linux was first created there were already existing OSes so in essence creating an OS is similar to Linus creating Linux.

Anyway, did you name your OS?

Yeah, PyroS. If you want to take a peak at the source code here's a link to the latest version: http://www.usnet1.net/pyros/PyroS.0.1.0.tar.gz

Writing a kernel is fun. We wrote a simple OS in school to run on a motorola coldfire. Our "bsod" was a big ascii-art middle finger.

Here's my RSOD
http://s176.photobucket.com/albums/w...t=100_1997.jpg

Originally Posted by Pyrofan1

Yeah, PyroS. If you want to take a peak at the source code here's a link to the latest version: http://www.usnet1.net/pyros/PyroS.0.1.0.tar.gz

Thank you, I will

Ah the asm() command, I love that little thing Makes me feel like writing super fast code just thinking about it.

Originally Posted by Pyrofan1

Yeah, PyroS. If you want to take a peak at the source code here's a link to the latest version: http://www.usnet1.net/pyros/PyroS.0.1.0.tar.gz

Your Bresenham Algorithm looks incomplete, yours will only do lines with a positive slope. Do you not need the negative slope lines or would you like me to show you how?

I use Vista here

I prefer Windows, but i have taken a liking to Mac OS, the only reason though is because i have had so many bad experiences with the computers i have had with windows. I have nothing wrong with windows, but i've had no problems with my Mac. I'm actually saving up so i can install vista on my mac

Your Bresenham Algorithm looks incomplete, yours will only do lines with a positive slope. Do you not need the negative slope lines or would you like me to show you how?

to be honest, i've completely scratched that code (along with a lot more) for the next version

I use Vista... as I've got a fast desktop that can run it without problems. I've been meaning to install Ubuntu on one of my hard drives for months, but never seem to get around to it. I just don't see that point right now. Hell, I even stopped using XP32. Vista x64 has actually been more stable than XP32... go figure. Haven't seen a BSOD in months, running a large overclock too.

Reconditioned XP yanno using those chop shop programs throw out the garbage saves on space, and processes being run at fresh install And then some improvements made then after.

And of course Linux, totally customizable bag of win right there

macs rock my world I just got my first one last year and I love it in case you didn't notice my name its MACINTOSHpie.


Oh yeah and I do know that google is coming out with android, an os for phones. Google said they were going to make a gphone but ended up making android. The sdk is out now I downloaded it but its not as easy to use as the iPhone sdk. I live my iPhone I'm writing this on it right now!