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)

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Programming Language

C

Related Categories

C Operating Systems

Registered

2025-04-01