Introduction

Welcome

Welcome to Operating System development; the great frontier.

Not all "make it" in this field, many don't even pass the "Hello World" of OSDev, but perhaps you will go further and create the next Linux? Or Windows? Or are your goals lower - MenuetOS? Or even CP/M?

Whatever you goals, OSDev'ing is the great pinnacle of programming. But, you're not alone. Infact, this entire website, including the forums and this Wiki, are dedicated to OSDev'ing. This is not only about great programming skills, but is about community and developing friendships. Be those friendships between fellow forum members or IRQs and processes.

What is operating system development exactly? You should read this article: OS development

What do you need to succeed in OSDeving? You should read this article: Getting Started

Do you want to read a step-by-step tutorial to writing a basic kernel you can build upon? You should read Bran's Kernel Development Tutorial, and the article about Bran's Known Bugs.

Good luck :)