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MicroX Kernel is a minimalistic operating system kerne l developed in C and Assembly. It aims to provide a lightweight and efficient foundation for understanding operating system concepts and kernel development.

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MicroX Kernel

MicroX Kernel is a minimalistic operating system kernel developed in C and Assembly. It aims to provide a lightweight and efficient foundation for understanding operating system concepts and kernel development.

Features

  • Minimalistic Design: MicroX Kernel is designed to be small and lightweight, focusing on essential operating system functionalities.
  • Written in C and Assembly: The kernel is primarily written in C with critical sections implemented in Assembly for low-level hardware interactions.
  • Educational Purpose: MicroX Kernel serves as a learning tool for understanding operating system principles, kernel development, and x86 assembly programming.
  • Modular Architecture: The kernel's architecture is designed to be modular, making it easy to understand and extend for educational experimentation.

Getting Started

To get started with MicroX Kernel development, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the Repository: Clone this repository to your local machine using Git:

    git clone https://github.com/ankushsinghgandhi/MicroX-Kernel.git

  2. Set Up the Development Environment: Ensure you have a cross-compiler toolchain configured for x86 architecture. You'll also need an emulator like QEMU for testing the kernel.

  3. Explore the Source Code: Take a look at the source code in the repository to understand the kernel's structure and implementation.

  4. Build and Run: Use the provided build scripts or Makefile to build the kernel. Then, run it using an emulator like QEMU to observe its behavior.

  5. Contribute: Feel free to contribute to the project by fixing bugs, adding features, or improving documentation. Submit pull requests to collaborate with the community.

Documentation

For detailed documentation on MicroX Kernel's architecture, design principles, and implementation details, refer to the Wiki.

License

MicroX Kernel is open-source software released under the MIT License. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute the kernel for educational and non-commercial purposes.

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank the creators of MINIX, UNIX, and Linux for their pioneering work in operating system development, which serves as inspiration for projects like MicroX Kernel.

Contact

For any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please feel free to contact the project maintainers at your-email@example.com.