Write your own operating system

Author: Yu Yuan
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This is a unique and distinctive 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 broader audience, the author wrote this book. The book provides detailed and specific explanations for parts often neglected in general operating systems textbooks, such as system initialization, protected mode, and how control is transferred to OSKernal. It offers great reference value 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. Based on a detailed analysis of operating system principles, the book guides readers step by step in writing an operating system framework with basic functionalities using C language and assembly language through abundant example codes. 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 systems courses in higher education institutions.