Delta V1.0 Alpha 2

Changes

• Kernel Development

  • Implemented IDT initialization and exception handling in the kernel
  • Added VGA text mode support with color enumeration and panic handler
  • Refactored VGA text mode writer with improved byte and string writing methods
  • Implemented scrolling functionality for the VGA text writer
  • Fixed missing semicolon in Writer implementation
  • Added additional kernel functions

• Build System & Configuration

  • Added initial configuration for i686-unknown-none target with build settings
  • Added linker script for kernel memory layout and section definitions
  • Updated Makefile for improved build process
  • Removed testing configuration in Cargo
  • Fixed Rust edition in Cargo.toml and ensured panic settings are defined for both profiles
  • Added Rust toolchain configuration

• Bootloader

  • Implemented initial bootloader with basic messages and structure
  • Added A20 gate enablement, GDT loading, and protected mode entry
  • Implemented load_kernel function with enhanced error handling
  • Optimized bootloader initialization and welcome message display

• CI/CD & Documentation

  • Added GitHub Actions auto compilation workflow
  • Updated GitHub Actions runner configuration
  • Updated README.md

• Project Initialization

  • Initialized Rust project structure in kernel directory

Full Changelog: v1.0.0-alpha.1...v1.0.0-alpha.2

How to Run

• Download the delta_os.img file from the Releases Below,
• Install Qemu:

sudo apt-get install qemu-system-x86

• Run it:

qemu-system-x86_64 -drive format=raw,file=delta_os.img

Delta OS v1.0.0 Alpha 1

Welcome to the first release. This is where it starts. I can feel the storm coming.

Changes

• Implemented a Basic Asm file with Simple Messages

Full Changelog: https://github.com/Delta-Engine/Delta-OS/commits/v1.0.0-alpha.1

How to Run

• Download the delta_os.img file from the Releases Below,
• Install Qemu:

sudo apt-get install qemu-system-x86

• Run it:

qemu-system-x86_64 -drive format=raw,file=delta_os.img