Aquila is a minimalist operating system kernel written in C++ from scratch, aiming to offer a clean and understandable implementation of low-level OS concepts. Designed for x86_64 systems, Aquila includes its own bootloader and supports protected mode operations. It features a modular architecture with components for memory management, interrupts, and basic task scheduling. As a learning tool or hobby OS project, Aquila focuses on clarity, with an emphasis on educational documentation and well-organized code.
Features
- Custom kernel written in modern C++
- Custom bootloader with protected mode initialization
- x86_64 architecture support with paging
- Interrupt descriptor table and basic IRQ handling
- Physical and virtual memory management
- Basic preemptive task scheduler
- VGA text mode for early console output
- Modular kernel design with extensibility in mind
- Built for learning and experimentation with OS internals
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GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)Follow Aquila OS
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