Re: [Dev-C++] help make a os?

Even a simple OS would be a very difficult thing to do. Adding multimedia
requires supporting the hardware used with it. You would need drivers and
such software for Modems, Graphics Cards, Sound Cards, and maybe some other
stuff. Building an OS for one particular or a generalised standard system is
feasable for an individual, building up an OS that supports the vast variety
of PC's available is mind-bogglingly hard and would take a concerted effort
from a large team (either open source communitoy or in house).

The linux kernel may be a good place to start and you could probably  build
up a linux OS package with ready made software that would perform the tasks
you need. If you understand it then you could take the open source's and
glue together the bit's you need with your own code and produce an
multimedia station/OS. Remember any Open Source stuff you modify will have
to be released back into the open source world.

I'm not trying to stop you from going for it, but you need to realise how
difficult the task is.

I'm curious as to what exactly you intend to use this software for? An OS
covers a broad range of ideas, do have a specific purpose for why you want
to make one? Just for fun? I like creating things like this, but I'm not
sure where to even start in the design of one.

Jason.

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Subject: [Dev-C++] help make a os?


>
> Want to help me make a media os?Surf the web,listin music,watch video and
> stuff,very simple OS.Maby using linux kernle.
> Thanks
> P.S. Im willing to spend long hours on this but need some help.
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