⭐ Pre-emptive Kernel for x86_64 Architecture

Project Overview Link to heading

Duration: Jan 2015–May 2015
Course: Operating System
Team Size: 3 members
Type: Systems Programming

Description Link to heading

Implemented a fully functional preemptive kernel for x86_64 architecture from scratch, including comprehensive system services and user-space utilities.

Technologies Used Link to heading

• x86_64 assembly language
• C systems programming
• Low-level hardware programming
• Memory management systems

Key Features Implemented Link to heading

• Preemptive Scheduler: Advanced process scheduling with time-slicing
• Shell Interface: Command-line interface for user interaction
• Standard Libraries: Custom libc implementation
• Memory Management: Page table management and virtual memory
• Process Management: Copy-on-write fork implementation
• System Services: Interrupt handling and system call interface

Key Achievements Link to heading

• Successfully created a working operating system kernel
• Implemented advanced memory management with copy-on-write optimization
• Developed comprehensive interrupt and system call handling
• Built user-space utilities and shell interface from ground up