-=> Computer Nerd Kev wrote to Daniel <=-

 CNK> Daniel  wrote:
 > -=> Computer Nerd Kev wrote to Computer Nerd Kev <=-
 >
 > CNK> Computer Nerd Kev  wrote:
 > > KolibriOS is an x86 OS written entirely in assembly - I've
 > > only booted it from a Floppy or a CD so I haven't really seen the
 > > start-up time from HDD, but it probably has potential. I've already
 > > mentioned CoreBoot, which can optimise the first step - loading the
 > > OS kernel.
 >
 > CNK> 4sec isn't much time wasted from your day.
 >
 > CNK> Booting KolibriOS on ASRock E350M1 from Coreboot and SeaBIOS:
 > CNK> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvZRK1y0VYs
 >
 > A few things have come up since this thread took a break
 >
 > 1. I played with kolibriOS. Impressive and full of promise
 > 2. I discovered the Color Maximite 2. Started another thread about it. So
I'm
 > inspired to port some of the kolibriOS apps to the maximite 2.

 CNK> The issue there is that KolibriOS-specific software is generally
 CNK> written in x86 assembly, but the Maximite 2 uses an ARM CPU. So it
 CNK> would be more like rewriting the software than porting it.

Oh

 CNK> Still, if you've got some specific things in mind then it could be
 CNK> good for inspiration.

We'll see.

Daniel Traechin

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