guideXOS Wiki

Comprehensive documentation for developers and users

🚀

Getting Started

Download, install, and boot guideXOS in QEMU, VMware, or VirtualBox. Quick setup guide and first steps.

BeginnerUser Guide
🏗

Architecture

Learn about guideXOS's bare-metal architecture, NativeAOT compilation, and how C# runs without an OS.

Core SystemDevelopment
🔌

Driver System

Deep dive into PCI discovery, IDE/SATA drivers, network drivers (Intel/Realtek), and how to add new drivers.

Core SystemDevelopment
💾

Memory Management

Custom page-based allocator, StringPool interning, owner tracking, memory tags, and why there's no garbage collection.

Core SystemDevelopment
🌐

Network Stack

Full IPv4 implementation: Ethernet, ARP, IPv4, ICMP, UDP, TCP, DHCP, DNS, and HTTP client.

NetworkingCore System
📁

File System

Custom filesystem, directory structure, file operations, and ramdisk support.

Core SystemUser Guide
💾

File Write Testing

Test persistent storage with FAT filesystem writes, IDE/SATA disks, and troubleshooting guides.

Core SystemDevelopmentUser Guide
🖥

GUI System

Window manager, desktop environment, taskbar, framebuffer rendering, and virtual workspaces.

Core SystemUser Guide
🖼

Windowing System

Deep dive into windowing architecture, modern vs legacy systems, compositing, GPU acceleration, and future modernization.

Core SystemDevelopment
📦

Applications

Built-in apps (Notepad, Paint, Calculator, etc.) and GXM executable format for custom apps.

User GuideDevelopment
⌨

Console Commands

Complete reference of all console commands: ls, cd, cat, ping, netinit, ipconfig, and more.

User GuideBeginner
👨‍💻

Development

Build from source, contribute to guideXOS, debug drivers, and development setup guide.

Development
❓

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about guideXOS, its capabilities, limitations, and future plans.

BeginnerUser Guide
⚙

CPU & Execution

Rings, GDT/TSS, IDT, paging, system calls, and user-mode roadmap.

Core SystemDevelopment
💬

String Drawing System

Bitmap font rendering, pixel-by-pixel drawing, StringPool optimization, and text performance.

Core SystemDevelopment
📦

GXM Packager

Tool for creating GXM executables with built-in script editor, templates, and both GUI and console versions.

DevelopmentUser Guide
📄

GXM Format

Technical specification of the GXM executable format: header structure, binary format, and script marker.

Development
📝

GUI Scripts

Complete command reference for GUI scripts: WINDOW, LABEL, BUTTON, LIST, ONCLICK, and more with examples.

DevelopmentUser GuideBeginner

Can't Find What You're Looking For?

If you have questions or need help, feel free to reach out via email or check out the source code on GitLab.

Contact Us View on GitLab