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OK, I have this really cool OS idea. I wanna write this OS, but I need to write a bootloader and other stuff for it and that requires some assembler. Would this book be the correct book for writing assembler suitable for OS's (that run on the same processors that Windows can run on)? Do you know of a better one?
Thanks
Before you get into assembly language read "Operating systems design and implementation" by Andy Tanenbaum and Albert Woodhull.
For asm start here
First learn about operating system concepts (the theory) and pick up some asm skills. Than study an open source operating system, there are a lot of books on the Linux kernel for example. Lastly, learn about a hardware architecture.
Just my opinion.
That's great link....I've been looking for something like this. Thanks!!Quote:
Originally posted by Stoned_Coder
Before you get into assembly language read "Operating systems design and implementation" by Andy Tanenbaum and Albert Woodhull.
For asm start here
http://www.flashdaddee.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=180
Have at it.
And a peice of advice? Use an already-made bootloader.
I'd try to stay clear of Intel. That company is going down hill fast.
Either you are a very intelligent person who says stupid things, or you truely are a moron :PQuote:
I'd try to stay clear of Intel. That company is going down hill fast.
If you had the knowledge to build your own operating system, than in my opinion Intel wouldn't be the way to go. I personally hate Intel.
Why do you hate Intel? I'm assuming you meant as a company.
I hate their processors, that's for sure. Now AMD on the other hand...
I think that Pentium and AMD are both ix86, so they are the same damn thing. My next computer may very well have an Alpha processor. I want to see what Sun Microsystems is developing their home desktop on in 2003. It's tough to say what hardware architecture they are going to use. I hope it's not Intel.
I ran my p3 500mhz processor @ 750mhz for two and a half years TK.
I put it through more hell then u can imagine, and guess what? Yea, its still kicking.
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That book looks exellent. I think i'll get it.Quote:
Before you get into assembly language read "Operating systems design and implementation" by Andy Tanenbaum and Albert Woodhull.
Been there already, and where could I find one?Quote:
Have at it.
And a peice of advice? Use an already-made bootloader.
Why do you think that? Whats your source?Quote:
I'd try to stay clear of Intel. That company is going down hill fast.
>>> My next computer may very well have an Alpha processor.
If you mean the former DEC ALpha's, Compaq killed them when they took over DEC, criminal act if you ask me. The systems we use have dualled Alpha chips, and after one initial hic, they have run beautifully. DEC, (read Compaq, (read HP)), are alledgedly porting VMS etc. to Itanium chips.
Maybe I'll try Sparc64 than. I would perfer not to use Intel, that's all I'm saying. It's just personal.
>Been there already, and where could I find one?<
If you went to every link there, then you'd know. :p
Seriously though, aren't you a member at FD? Then you should know how busy the OS Dev board is. Just ask one of us...