Binux

Binux is a minimal, POSIX-compliant operating system kernel written from scratch in C and Assembly. It aims to provide a simple and educational platform for understanding OS design, with a basic terminal interface and support for core POSIX syscalls.

Features

• VT102-compatible terminal interface
• Basic POSIX syscalls (read, write, open, close, execve, etc.)
• Kernel trap and exception handling
• Bootloader for switching to protected mode
• Simple userland process initialization

Requirements

• GCC (C compiler)
• Binutils (for linking/assembly)
• QEMU or VirtualBox (for running Binux)
• Make

How to Compile

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Juoelenis/Binux.git
   cd Binux

2. Build the kernel and boot image:

   make

   This will compile the kernel and produce a bootable image (e.g., binux.img).

How to Run Binux

Using QEMU

qemu-system-i386 -drive file=binux.img,format=raw

Or, if your build produces a floppy/ISO image:

qemu-system-i386 -fda binux.img

Using VirtualBox

1. Create a new VM (choose "Other" or "Linux (32-bit)").
2. Add a new virtual hard disk and attach binux.img as a virtual floppy or hard disk.
3. Start the VM.

Notes

• Binux is not a Linux distribution or a userland application. It's a standalone kernel intended for learning, hacking, and experimentation.
• You may need to provide your own userland programs for full shell/coreutils functionality.
• For development, Ubuntu 16.04 or newer is recommended as a build environment.

License

MIT