Fiwix

Fiwix is a Unix-like operating system kernel designed for educational purposes and hobbyist development, targeting the i386 architecture. It implements many classic UNIX principles and aims to provide a clean, well-documented codebase that is both readable and easy to study. Fiwix offers a functional kernel that supports ELF binaries, a virtual file system, and standard system calls, making it a great platform for learning OS internals or experimenting with system-level programming. Its minimalist design helps users understand how key components like multitasking, filesystems, and memory management work under the hood.

Features

Monolithic kernel targeting x86 (i386) processors
ELF executable format support
Virtual file system with support for EXT2
Multitasking with POSIX-like process management
Basic memory management including paging
User and kernel space separation
System call interface compatible with standard C libraries
Bootable ISO image for testing and development
Clear, well-structured source code with educational value

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MIT License

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Operating Systems

Linux

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C Operating Systems

Registered

2025-04-01

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