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I want to start coding an OS but I'm not sure what programming language I should use. Can anyone suggest something?

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C & ASM (low level) should be OK

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C++ or C, they be the bestest.

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Write you device / I/O control stuff in ASM. But try to write most of your operating system in C (not C++). Do something exciting, do a microkernel OS or something and userspace system utilities.

- emk

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I am writing OS now(very small in fact - just an example). I use ASM and in future will use C for interface.
I think that ASM is ideal for low-level functions.

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I'd use ASM for all low-level stuff (e.g. bootloader) and C or C++ for the kernel.

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can i ask you why you want to make a OS?
OS coding is evil most of the project end up in the dump. Just look at Windows ME

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I am taking OS right now in school. Seems like it will be a fun class. I am not sure what we are going to be using. I have a book that uses some Java but I am not sure with what. As soon as I find out, I will let you know.

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If you use C don't you need to write an implementation of the C Standard Libary that manages all I/O, etc?

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In a previous thread in this forum, I made a loose reference to the fact that one could potentially use a language such as Cyclone for increased reliability and safety within your OS.

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I am writing a os , mixing c and asm is fun

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how i will code my own os

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My name is Kerim. I suggest you to try out ASM & Pascal combination, which could be pretty funny and you could learn a lot. I've made a little os in asm & pascal long time ago, and it was very cute..