A lightweight, custom-built microkernel designed to run on QEMU. This microkernel features image rendering and a basic VIM-style text editor. Built entirely in C, it is fully self-contained with no external library dependencies.
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Microkernel Architecture
Minimalist core handling low-level operations, with modular classes for specific functionality. -
Image Display
Load and render images directly within the QEMU virtual environment. -
VIM-style Text Editor
Navigate and edit text using familiar VIM keybindings within the kernel environment. -
No External Dependencies
All necessary libraries are included—no additional installs required.
- Place Holder Overview
| File Name | Description |
|---|---|
kernel.c |
Entry point and core logic for microkernel boot and runtime scheduling. |
display.c |
Handles image loading, rendering, and screen refresh cycles. |
editor.c |
VIM-style text editor implementation, including insert, normal, and visual modes. |
drivers.c |
Low-level hardware interfacing (keyboard, video memory, timers). |
utils.c |
Helper functions and internal utilities shared across modules. |
🔧 All class files are modular and can be expanded with new features as needed.
- QEMU (any recent version)
- GCC or Clang (for building)
- Make (if using provided Makefile)