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Heh. When logged on, at least on the default theme (which I have), your picture is shown on the right side, not the left

Oh, I don't have the default theme. Whoops.

Too bad you couldn't see what I was doing on my laptop at the time: That's why I quickly computer-edited it!

Heh... We've got kids coding OSes. And they say programming is hard...

i dont think it is, its really like one big program. just build the components

GhostXoPCorp wrote:its really like one big program.

Yes and no, you do create a hell of a big program, but you have to write EVERYTHING yourself, even if you're using the BIOS in real mode.

We're getting OT here, but I'm curious why you've chosen that design... sure, it's backwards-compatible and it's easier to write - maybe hobby OSes are not necessarily meant to be that complicated, it depends on the author. However, there's a lot of stuff you're missing out on; as for the backwards-compatible thing... do you know anyone who owns a PC that doesn't have pmode? Also note that there can also be bugs in firmware...

troy: you get what i mean


and yes ot, lets resume what was started, next photo please

GhostXoPCorp wrote:next photo please

Let the next be yours

Love4Boobies wrote:do you know anyone who owns a PC that doesn't have pmode?

Nope, your point?

Also note that there can also be bugs in firmware...

Yeah, but finding a workaround for those bugs is fun.

My point is that I would want my OS to work on current hardware, not arhaic hardware. Don't get me wrong, I'm not telling you what to do; a hobby is supposed to be fun If you want to design for the 80186 that's great. Not my first choice but you shouldn't give a damn about that

I just love screwing with things that the average joe (even the average programmer) doesn't have a clue what it is but appreciates it anyways.

That pretty much sums up OS development altogether.

Yep.

Back to the photos (and looking at the big bold link in my signature please!)