How to make an OS?
How to make an OS?
You're thinking about transforming the Dolphin Emulator into an operating system—what an ambitious plan! To begin, you'd need to understand the core components of both the emulator and OS development. Start by researching existing OS frameworks, then map out how Dolphin's architecture could fit within a new system. Break it down step by step, focusing on stability and functionality before diving deeper.
Creating an operating system requires a long time. I understand your expectations, but please keep it realistic.
You can obtain a kernel and build your own distribution from source code. It’s unclear exactly how, but that would likely be the ideal starting point.
Begin with a solid grasp of the desired architecture. For instance, developing an OS for x86 requires deep knowledge beyond just the instruction set and processor details—it involves understanding chipset communication, peripheral bus management, and other hardware interactions. Even when leveraging existing OS kernels like Linux, you must adapt hardware-specific components to match the target platform. Lack of familiarity with the target hardware can lead to confusion or frustration when troubleshooting issues.
Linus used a lightweight Unix-like system named Minix as its foundation. He continuously enhanced it until it became functional enough for new releases. Minix was designed to serve as an educational resource for understanding the fundamentals of Unix environments.