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Introduce process lifecycle and POSIX-like features: add parent_pid, pgid, exited/exit_status, signal state and handlers, waitpid/reap, and an exec-replace function. Refactor file descriptor handling to use fd_kind/fd_flags with reference-counted file refs and in-process pipes; implement open/read/write/close/seek/tell/size/dup/dup2/pipe/fcntl semantics and O_* flags. Add syscall handlers for exec, waitpid, kill/signal, sigaction, sigprocmask, sigpending, meminfo/ticks and map many SYSTEM_CMD_* constants; deliver signals from the syscall path. Cleanup/terminate logic updated to free resources correctly and initialize kernel/user processes with new state. Misc: minor syscall/table renames (wallpaper), helper utilities (process_close_fd_inner, process_init_signal_state) and paging/stack handling for exec.
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BoredOS

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A modern x86_64 hobbyist operating system built from the ground up.

License: GPL v3 Platform: x86_64 Status: Active Buy Me a Coffee


BoredOS is a x86_64 operating system featuring a custom Desktop Environment (DE), a dedicated Window Manager (BoredWM), and a FAT32 filesystem. It balances low-level kernel exploration with a surprisingly capable userspace.

Screenshot

Note

The screenshot above may represent a previous build and is subject to change as the UI evolves.


Features

System Architecture

  • 64-bit Long Mode: Fully utilizing the x86_64 architecture.
  • Symmetric Multi-Processing (SMP): Full support for multi-core CPUs via Limine SMP.
  • LAPIC & IPI Scheduling: Advanced interrupt handling and inter-processor communication for task distribution.
  • SMP-Safe Spinlocks: Robust kernel-wide synchronization for VFS, process management, and the GUI.
  • Multiboot2 Compliant: Bootable on real hardware and modern emulators.
  • Kernel Core: Interrupt Descriptor Table (IDT) management and a robust syscall interface.
  • Filesystem: Full FAT32 support for persistent and in-memory storage.
  • Networking: Includes the lwIP networking stack and a basic web browser.

Graphical User Interface

  • BoredWM: A custom Window Manager with drag-and-drop, mouse-centered interaction.
  • Customization: Adjustable UI to suit your aesthetic.
  • Media Support: Built-in image decoding. (PNG, GIF, JPEG, TGA, BMP)

Included Applications

  • Productivity: GUI Text Editor calculator, Markdown Viewer, a simple browser and BoredWord.
  • Creativity: A Paint application.
  • Utilities: Terminal, Task Manager, File Explorer, Clock and a (limited) C Compiler.
  • Games: Minesweeper and DOOM.

📚 Documentation

Explore the internal workings of BoredOS via our comprehensive guides in the docs/ directory.


Support the Journey

If you find this project interesting or helpful, consider fueling the development with a coffee!

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Project Disclaimer & Heritage

BoredOS is the successor to BrewKernel, a project initiated in 2023.

While BrewKernel served as the foundational learning ground for this OS, it has been officially deprecated and archived. It no longer receives updates, bug fixes, or pull request reviews. BoredOS represents a complete architectural reboot, applying years of lessons learned to create a cleaner, more modular, and more capable system.

Important

Please ensure all issues, discussions, and contributions are directed to this repository. Legacy BrewKernel code is preserved for historical purposes only and is not compatible with BoredOS.


Contributors

  • BoredDevNL — Project creator and lead maintainer.
  • Lluciocc — Contributor.

License

Copyright (C) 2023-2026 boreddevnl

Distributed under the GNU General Public License v3. See the LICENSE file for details.

Important

This product includes software developed by Chris ("boreddevnl"). You must retain all copyright headers and include the original attribution in any redistributions or derivative works. See the NOTICE file for more details.