DexOS
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 Screenshot DexOS's GUI |
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| Company / developer | Craig Bamford and the DexOS community |
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| Programmed in | assembly language (FASM) |
| Source model | Free and open source software |
| Initial release | December 20, 2004 |
| Latest stable release | 00.03 / 2008-04-28 |
| Available language(s) | English |
| Available programming languages(s) | assembly language (FASM) |
| Supported platforms | 32-bit x86 architecture |
| Kernel type | Monolithic |
| Default user interface | CLI, GUI |
| Website | dex4u.com |
DexOS, is a free and open source 32-bit games console type operating system for 32-bit x86 computers. It was written entirely in assembly language using FASM (flat assembler). The operating system's GUI was inspired by modern video game consoles but it also includes a command line interface.[1][2] It was designed to boot from a 1.44 MB floppy disk and its kernel is less than 100KB.[3] DexOS can also be booted from a CD, USB flash drive or hard drive. Running the operating system from other platforms such as DOS, Xbox, or PC emulators such as DOSbox is supported.[4] Development is led by Craig Bamford and members of the DexOS community.[1]
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[edit] Programs
Programs for DexOS are developed using 32-bit assembly language.[5] The current distribution comes with several programs including Tex4u, a text editor, Space Pong, a tennis game for two players, and FASM port. The operating system also includes a full TCP/IP stack.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "DexOS Official Webpage". http://www.dex4u.com/index.htm. Retrieved on 2008-06-07.
- ^ "10 amazingly alternative operating systems and what they could mean for the future". Pingdom. 2008-09-26. http://royal.pingdom.com/2008/09/26/10-amazingly-alternative-operating-systems-and-what-they-could-mean-for-the-future/. Retrieved on 2008-10-03.
- ^ Nicolás Padula. "DexOS sistema operativo de 32 bits, 100% ASM, 100 kb" (in Spanish). http://cmdstudios.net/?p=78. Retrieved on 2008-06-11.
- ^ "Operating Systems you probably didn’t know". 2007-05-20. http://www.urlfan.com/local/operating_systems_you_probably_didnt_know/42050399.html. Retrieved on 2008-06-08.
- ^ "Assembly Soure and Other Stuff". http://home.comcast.net/~dexos/. Retrieved on 2008-06-08.
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