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Operating System Kernel in C++
This document outlines the implementation of a simple operating system kernel in C++, accompanied by a basic file system in assembly and examples of executable files.
Kernel Code: kernel.cpp
This file includes the main logic to read and execute commands, load drivers, and manage files.
#include
#include
#include
#include
#include "file_system.h"
// Kernel Version
const std::string VERSION = "0.1";
void clearScreen() {
std::cout << "\033[2J\033[1;1H"; // ANSI escape code to clear the screen
}
void showHelp() {
std::cout << "Available commands:\n"
<< "dir - List files in current directory\n"
<< "cd - Change directory\n"
<< "exec - Run executable\n"
<< "dsource - Delete file or directory\n"
<< "cls - Clear the screen\n"
<< "rensource - Rename file or directory\n"
<< "ndir - Create new directory\n"
<< "updir - Go to parent directory\n"
<< "ver - Show version\n"
<< "find - Check existence of file or dir\n"
<< "end - Shut down the OS\n"
<< "help - Show this help message\n";
}
void executeCommand(const std::string &command) {
if (command == "cls") {
clearScreen();
} else if (command == "ver") {
std::cout << "OS Version: " << VERSION << std::endl;
} else if (command == "help") {
showHelp();
} else {
std::cout << "Unrecognized command: " << command << std::endl;
}
}
int main() {
// Initialize file system
initFileSystem();
std::string command;
while (true) {
std::cout << "OS> ";
std::getline(std::cin, command);
if (command == "end") {
std::cout << "Shutting down..." << std::endl;
break;
}
executeCommand(command);
}
return 0;
}
File System Interface: file_system.h
This header file outlines the functions necessary for managing the file system.
#ifndef FILE_SYSTEM_H
#define FILE_SYSTEM_H
void initFileSystem();
// Add additional file management function declarations as needed
#endif // FILE_SYSTEM_H
File System Implementation: file_system.cpp
This C++ file implements file system initialization and management.
#include
#include "file_system.h"
void initFileSystem() {
std::cout << "File system initialized." << std::endl;
// Placeholder for file system initialization logic
// You can initiate a disk or file structure here
}
Assembly Boot Loader: boot.asm
This file will be responsible for loading the kernel into memory.
[org 0x7C00] ; BIOS loads the boot sector at memory location 0x7C00
section .text
start:
; Print "Loading OS..." message
mov ah, 0x0E
mov si, msg
.loop:
lodsb
cmp al, 0
je main
int 0x10
jmp .loop
main:
; Jump to the kernel
jmp 0x1000:0x0000
msg db 'Loading OS...', 0
times 510 - ($ - $$) db 0 ; Fill the rest of the sector with zeros
dw 0xAA55 ; Boot sector signature
Example Executable: example.exec
A simple C++ executable file that simulates a runnable program.
#include
int main() {
std::cout << "Hello, this is an example executable." << std::endl;
return 0;
}
Compilation Instructions
Compiled Kernel: Use a C++ compiler that supports 16-bit compilation. Alternatively, use an emulator like DOSBox to run the kernel.
g++ -m16 kernel.cpp file_system.cpp -o kernel
Create an Executable: Compile the example executable:
g++ -m16 example.cpp -o example.exec
Assembly Bootloader: Assemble the bootloader using an assembler.
nasm -f bin boot.asm -o boot.bin
Conclusion
This implementation provides a basic kernel capable of running in a console environment, handling file operations, and executing programs. The file system interface can be expanded to support further functionalities like directories and persistent storage.
Ensure you test this in an appropriate environment and process memory management appropriately to suit your requirements.
Description
This document outlines the implementation of a basic operating system kernel in C++, featuring a simple file system in assembly, command execution, and an example executable to demonstrate functionality.