DexOS
Developer | Craig Bamford and the DexOS community |
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Written in | assembly language (FASM) |
Source model | Open source |
Latest release | 6.0 / 12 May 2012 |
Available in | English |
Platforms | 32-bit x86 ARM architecture |
Kernel type | Monolithic |
Default user interface | CLI, GUI |
Official website |
dex-os |
DexOS is a 32-bit operating system written in x86 assembly. It is designed for coders that want direct access to all hardware (including CPU and graphics), with well-commented code and documentation. It's licensed under a free to use license for commercial and non-commercial use. It is written and maintained by Craig Bamford and other voluntary developers from around the world. DexOS website has been shut down due to account reasons.[1]
Modes
DexOS has two modes for interaction: the graphical user interface GUI or the command line interface, both of which are available to user from boot.
Programs
As of version 5.0, DexOS has: a FASM port, text editor, image viewer, full TCP/IP stack, many games, a web server and support for some sound and ethernet cards, and other programs.
See also
References
External links
- 10 best alternative operating systems
- 10 amazingly alternative operating systems and what they could mean for the future
- DexOS – The Tiny Toy OS That Runs Like a Game Console
- DexOS on archive.org