Operating system development is the process of developing operating systems. The activity, as well as the sub-culture surrounding it, is often referred to as OSDev.
Development
Elements of traditional PC based operating systems include:
- Kernel:
- Bootstrapping
- Memory management
- Process management and scheduling
- Device driver management
Traditionally, kernel developers have commonly used the C programming language and Assembly. As history has shown, low-level languages are gradually replaced by high-level languages as the processing power of computers increases. C, however, remains the favorite for most OS developers, as it provides low-level pointer manipulation and requires no run-time support (as opposed to some elements of C++, such as the new and delete operators).
See also
External references
- OSDev.org - A hobby OSDev community
- aodfaq - Extensive and editable OS development FAQ
- Bona Fide OS Development - Store of OS development tutorials and other documents
- Operating System Resource Center - Information and resources on various OSDev topics (both software and hardware)
- #OsDev on Freenode - An IRC channel for OSDev enthusiasts
- [1] - Step by step tutorial.
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