Starting a Linux OS

[MarkA]

So, let's say I want to make my own OS.. I need some other Os to start working on (to have the tools etc...) Is windows good to start programming a Linux OS on it?

[WingedPanther]

To program an OS, all you really need is a programming language (such as C or assembler) and a compiler (such as GCC). Of course, you may need to customize the compiler.

[Jordan]

Are you trying to base your new OS on the Linux Kernel? If you are starting from scratch you may want to check out our Sister forum, CodeCall.net.

[MarkA]

@Winged: So basically if I find a compiler on Windows, I can program Linux on Windows... cool!
@Jordan: I still don't know, I think having a Linux kernel simplifies things.. yes?

[LemonMan]

I think you can start building an OS on the Ubuntu minimal CD... unless you want something else..

[MarkA]

Does that mean that my OS will be a Ubuntu?

[TcM]

Nah, I don't think so.. but I guess it will be built on it...

[MarkA]

Hmm, ok. So Xubuntu, Kubuntu etc... has nothing to do with that?

[LemonMan]

I don't know about Xubuntu etc... but I don't think they were developed on the Ubuntu MinimalCD....