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    OpenCorePkg

    OpenCorePkg

    OpenCore bootloader

    OpenCorePkg is an open-source, modular UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) bootloader and development framework, primarily designed to enable macOS booting on non-Apple hardware (Hackintosh). It includes Apple-specific UEFI drivers, utilities for macOS installation support, and shared libraries used across Acidanthera projects. Apple disk image loading support. Apple keyboard input aggregation. Apple PE image signature verification. Apple UEFI secure boot supplemental code. Audio...
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    hekate

    hekate

    A GUI based Nintendo Switch Bootloader

    hekate is a custom graphical bootloader for the Nintendo Switch that enables advanced system control, firmware patching, and multi-environment boot management for both official and custom operating systems. It functions as a powerful entry point for launching different firmware configurations, including stock firmware, custom firmware, Linux distributions, and Android builds, all from a unified interface.
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    Flash Linux 0.11 Talk

    Flash Linux 0.11 Talk

    Annotated Unix system source code

    flash-linux0.11-talk is an annotated walkthrough of the Linux 0.11 kernel that explains how a tiny Unix-like system boots, schedules, handles interrupts, and manages memory. The materials break down historically compact and dense code into digestible segments, with diagrams and call flows that trace execution from bootloader to user space. By focusing on a small, early kernel, the series reveals core OS concepts without the complexity of modern subsystems.
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    Minegrub

    Minegrub

    A Grub Theme in the style of Minecraft!

    A Grub Theme in the style of Minecraft. A Grub theme inspired by Minecraft, adding visual enhancements to the bootloader.
    Downloads: 13 This Week
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    Clover EFI bootloader

    Clover EFI bootloader

    Boot macOS, Windows, and Linux on Mac or PC with UEFI or BIOS firmware

    Project has moved to https://github.com/CloverHackyColor/CloverBootloader.
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    Downloads: 1,626 This Week
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    GRUB2 THEMES

    GRUB2 THEMES

    Modern Design theme for Grub2

    GRUB2 THEMES is an open-source collection of modern, visually appealing themes for the GRUB2 bootloader that enhance the graphical interface users see during system boot on Linux machines. Instead of the plain default GRUB menus, this project offers a set of sleek theme variants with custom backgrounds, icons, layouts, and resolutions that bring a more polished aesthetic to the early boot experience. Installation scripts provided in the repository automate applying themes to a system’s GRUB configuration, including options for different resolutions and screen sizes, and users can add custom backgrounds or tweak configurations. ...
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    Glow OS

    Glow OS

    System Analysis Software

    Glow is an educational, hobbyist operating system written in C and Assembly, developed to help learners understand the internals of OS design and kernel development. Targeting x86_64 systems, Glow features its own kernel, bootloader, and minimal userland. With clear code structure and a simple design, it serves as a playground for experimenting with low-level systems programming, boot sequences, interrupt handling, and basic UI components like shells and text rendering.
    Downloads: 7 This Week
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    Corne keyboard
    crkbd is the firmware and PCB design for the Corne split mechanical keyboard (aka "Corne"), maintained by foostan and the community. It provides QMK/VIA/Vial firmware support, RGB underglow, multiple layouts, and flexible hardware customization.
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    EasyBCD

    EasyBCD

    Powerful and user-friendly bootloader modification tool

    EasyBCD is a powerful and user-friendly bootloader modification tool that allows users to manage and customize the Windows Boot Manager. It provides advanced features to create, edit, and configure multi-boot environments, making it possible to run multiple operating systems on a single computer. With its intuitive graphical interface, EasyBCD simplifies complex bootloader tasks, such as adding entries for Linux, macOS, older versions of Windows, and even custom ISO images. ...
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    Arch Installer

    Arch Installer

    Arch Linux installer - guided, templates etc.

    Just another guided/automated Arch Linux installer with a twist. The installer also doubles as a python library to install Arch Linux and manage services, packages, and other things inside the installed system (Usually from a live medium).
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    WinDiskWriter

    WinDiskWriter

    Windows Bootable USB creator for macOS

    Windows USB disk creator for macOS. You can use this app to create bootable universal USB Windows installers that support both UEFI and Legacy BIOS modes. With this USB drive, you can install and enjoy Windows on your PC, Intel Mac, or certain Virtual Machines. WinDiskWriter knows how to make a bootable drive for each Windows Image type. You can bypass TPM, Minimum RAM, Secure Boot, and some other System Requirements set by Microsoft for Windows 11. You can create an all-in-one USB drive...
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    CoolPotOS

    CoolPotOS

    CoolPotOS for ia32 / amd64

    CoolPotOS is a small, hobbyist operating system designed to be minimal and educational, offering the most basic kernel capabilities while remaining accessible to beginners. Written in C and Assembly, it focuses on bootstrapping, kernel entry, and simple console output. Though in early stages, CoolPotOS showcases the boot process, memory segmentation, and essential CPU features, serving as a great learning resource for those new to operating system internals.
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    Memtest86+

    Memtest86+

    Stand-alone memory tester for x86 and x86-64 architecture computers

    Memtest86+ is a free, open-source, stand-alone memory diagnostic tool designed to thoroughly test system RAM beyond standard BIOS checks. It runs independently of any operating system, allowing it to access nearly all available memory without software or UEFI library limitations. Supporting x86, x86-64, and LoongArch64 architectures, Memtest86+ works on a wide range of modern and legacy hardware platforms. The tool can be booted directly via BIOS or UEFI, or through compatible bootloaders,...
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    hhuOS

    hhuOS

    hhuOS - A small operating system

    hhuOS is an educational operating system project developed by students at Heinrich Heine University (HHU) in Düsseldorf, Germany. It is built from scratch in C and Assembly and intended as a teaching tool to help students grasp the foundations of kernel development, memory management, system calls, and multitasking. The project focuses on clarity, modularity, and hands-on experimentation with real OS components, making it suitable for OS development courses or personal exploration.
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    WANIX

    WANIX

    A virtual environment kit for the local-first web

    wanix is a hobbyist Unix-like operating system written from scratch in C, aiming to implement core features of a traditional OS in an educational and modular way. The project walks through kernel development starting from bootloading, memory management, system calls, and eventually to user programs. With support for x86_64 and simple tools like a shell and basic file I/O, wanix serves as both a learning platform and a launching point for more advanced kernel features.
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    SWUpdate

    SWUpdate

    Software Update for Embedded Systems

    SWUpdate is a Linux Update agent with the goal to provide an efficient and safe way to update an embedded Linux system in the field. SWUpdate supports local and OTA updates and multiple update strategies and it is designed with security in mind. To start with SWUpdate, it is suggested you look at the documentation and build for one evaluation board (or you run SWUpdate on your host for a first overview). If you plan to update your device locally or remotely, SWUpdate is the right framework...
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    Resurrecting Project in LinUtil

    Resurrecting Project in LinUtil

    Automated Arch Linux Install

    Resurrecting Project in LinUtil is an automated Arch Linux installation project created by Chris Titus that wraps Arch’s traditionally manual install process in a guided script. It aims to make Arch more approachable by handling tasks like disk partitioning, base system installation, and desktop environment selection through a menu-driven interface. The repository includes configuration presets and scripts that not only install the system but also set up a curated software stack and sensible...
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    Jacoa's LG V30 Files

    Jacoa's files for the lg v30

    Files I've made for the LG V30, mostly twrp zips but also some tools I've put together for unlocking the bootloader or unbricking Stock rom twrp zips are all patched with disable_dm-verity_forceencrypt and ak3_rctd_remover except V35, This V35 is (A9) Joan not 845 Judyp ##Flashing a kdz and excluding xbl/xbl2 can cause bricks Credit to B.Kerler for the python edl tools included in some of my bootloader unlock and unbrick archives New_unlock.bin credit (semi-outdated...
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    KMON

    KMON

    Linux Kernel Manager and Activity Monitor

    The kernel is the part of the operating system that facilitates interactions between hardware and software components. On most systems, it is loaded on startup after the bootloader and handles I/O requests as well as peripherals like keyboards, monitors, network adapters, and speakers. The Linux kernel is the open-source, monolithic, and, Unix-like operating system kernel that is used in the Linux distributions, various embedded systems such as routers, and as well as in all Android-based systems. Linus Torvalds conceived and created the Linux kernel in 1991 and it's still being developed by thousands of developers today. ...
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    operating system simple

    operating system simple

    Operating System Guide Dari 0

    operating_system_guide is a curated, beginner-friendly resource aimed at helping aspiring developers learn how to create an operating system from scratch. Maintained by AzkaDev, the guide collects educational materials, links, and code snippets that walk learners through each major component of OS development—from bootloaders to kernel structures and system calls. While still evolving, the guide acts as a roadmap and inspiration hub for those wanting to explore low-level systems programming...
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    Aura Operating System

    Aura Operating System

    AuraOS, the Franco-English Operating System developed in C#

    Aura Operating System is a GUI-based, object-oriented operating system written in C#. It is designed to showcase how high-level languages like C# can be used to create low-level systems such as kernels, user interfaces, and file systems. Aura features a colorful, windowed graphical desktop environment with built-in applications, all running on a custom kernel built from scratch. It is not based on Linux or Windows, but rather developed as an independent system with its own structure and drivers.
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    stm32flash

    stm32flash

    Open source flash program for STM32 using the ST serial bootloader

    Open source cross platform flash program for the STM32 ARM microcontrollers using the built-in ST serial bootloader over UART or I2C
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    Xiaomi-unlock

    Script to force xiaomi unlock bootloader process

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    Boot warning disabled

    Removing Bootloader Warning on Galaxy S10+

    Overview This tested and working method applies to the Samsung Galaxy S10+ and works regardless of the ROM or recovery you're using. The provided file is based on the official Samsung firmware but modified to remove bootloader warning messages for unlocked devices. What You Need Odin Tool: Used to flash firmware files to Samsung devices. Modified Bootloader File: This file removes the warnings for unlocked bootloaders. (Ensure you download the correct file for the Galaxy S10+.) USB...
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