YiYiYa

YiYiYa is a minimalist, Chinese-language desktop operating system with a custom graphical interface, designed for simplicity and education. Built primarily with C/C++, it includes its own kernel and GUI layer, featuring basic OS utilities such as file management, terminal, and user interface components. YiYiYa is bootable and self-contained, allowing users to experience a lightweight graphical OS that blends low-level programming with creative UI design, primarily targeting Chinese-speaking developers and learners.

Features

Custom graphical user interface with window support
Written in C and C++ with handcrafted kernel
Built-in terminal emulator and file manager
Keyboard and mouse input support using PS/2 drivers
Multilingual support with Chinese-language focus
Lightweight and suitable for educational use
Bootable ISO with real hardware and QEMU support
Basic multitasking and window layering

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License

GNU Library or Lesser General Public License version 3.0 (LGPLv3)

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

Related Categories

C Operating Systems

Registered

2025-04-02

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