Write Your Own Operating System (CD-ROM)

Author: Yu Yuan
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This is a uniquely distinctive and highly specialized book on the principles and implementation of operating systems written by a programming enthusiast. The author has a special passion for operating systems and has accumulated rich and valuable experience through extensive practice and in-depth research. To share these experiences with a broad readership, the author wrote this book. The book provides detailed and specific explanations on parts often overlooked in general operating systems textbooks, such as system initialization, protected mode, and how control is transferred to OSKernal, making it highly valuable for enthusiasts of operating systems as well as readers involved in the design, implementation, and application of operating systems. The text is lively, engaging, and full of personality, which is expected to enhance the reading interest of young students. Building on a thorough analysis of operating system principles, the book uses abundant example code to guide readers step by step in writing an operating system framework with basic functionalities using C and assembly languages. Unlike other theoretical books, this one provides readers with a hands-on practical roadmap. The book explains numerous details to be noted when developing an operating system. These details not only help readers gain a deeper understanding of the core principles of operating systems but also help them avoid unnecessary detours in the development process. The book is divided into 7 chapters. It is suitable for various programmers and programming enthusiasts, as well as serving as a practical reference book for operating system courses in higher education institutions.