From 74af4527cf45267627f2963fa7972533019c4c29 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeremi Stadler Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2014 19:38:27 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Rewrote codeplex startpage in markdown --- readme.md | 81 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 81 insertions(+) create mode 100644 readme.md diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..9e2f1ec0bd --- /dev/null +++ b/readme.md @@ -0,0 +1,81 @@ +### C# Open Source Managed Operating System + +[We are currently migrating from codeplex](http://cosmos.codeplex.com/) + +Cosmos is an operating system "construction kit", built from the ground up around the IL2CPU compiler in C# and our home-brewed language called X#. + +It's current stage is only usable for academic work. Some day Cosmos will be ready for production work, but to reach that stage we need more developers. Specifically, we need a few more low level developers to help the few core developers who are currently overwhelmed with work. + + +Download +--------- + +Cosmos is available in two forms: +* **User Kit** - User Kit allows you to develop your own custom operating system in Visual Studio. + If you are new to Cosmos, start here. Latest Release +* **Dev Kit** - Dev Kit is the full Cosmos source with build tools. + If you need to modify core Cosmos functions or modify built in drivers, boot, compiler, etc then you will need to use Dev Kit. + Building Dev Kit - Building from source is easy with our automated builder. + + +Getting Started +--------- + +* [Cosmos Documentation](http://cosmos.codeplex.com/documentation) +* Video: [Using VS Express Editions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNl8S2xOtdo) +* [FAQ](http://cosmos.codeplex.com/wikipage?title=FAQ&referringTitle=Home) +* [Low Hanging Fruit](http://cosmos.codeplex.com/workitem/list/advanced?Status=Active&page=0) - Looking for something easy to do and prove your worth in Cosmos? Here are a few easy tasks we have on our to do list that are also of importance to us. + + +Joining Cosmos +--------- + +* [Yahoo Group](https://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmos-Dev) - Email Discussion List. To prevent spambots from spamming our list we ask you introduce yourself to join. Please mention something specific to Cosmos. "Hey I want to join" won't get you in.... +* [Cosmos Chat Room](http://cosmos.codeplex.com/wikipage?title=Cosmos%20Chat%20Room&referringTitle=Home) - Live chat. When joining give some time for response. Asking a question and leaving a few minutes or seconds later will not give anyone any time to notice your presence. +* [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cosmos-Operating-System/10235842745) - Like us to see frequent updates of what is going on with Cosmos. +* [YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSKtqjfpSR0B3Ov4cBIarQ/) - Follow use to see useful videos. +* [Resources](http://cosmos.codeplex.com/wikipage?title=Resources&referringTitle=Home) - More Cosmos related links. + + +Articles and Resources +--------- + +* [Develop Your Own Operating System in C# or VB.NET](http://www.codeproject.com/KB/cs/CosmosMS5.aspx) +* [Quick View Under the Hood](http://www.codeproject.com/KB/cs/CosmosUnderHood.aspx) +* [Intro to Plugs](http://www.codeproject.com/KB/cs/CosmosPlugs.aspx) +* [X86 Assembly Debugger Preview](http://www.codeproject.com/KB/cs/CosmosAsmDebuggerPreview.aspx) +* [Making a Remote PC Slave for Debugging or Fun](http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/413942/Making-a-Remote-PC-Slave-for-Debugging-or-Fun) +* [Cosmos Tutorials](http://www.thedevforum.com/forum-28.html) +* [Cosmos Projects](http://cosmos.codeplex.com/wikipage?title=Cosmos%20Projects&referringTitle=Home) + + +Publicity +--------- + +[Mary Jo Foley - Cosmos: An open-source .Net-based microkernel OS is born](http://www.zdnet.com/blog/microsoft/cosmos-an-open-source-net-based-microkernel-os-is-born/1162) +[Scott Hanselman - Tiny Managed Operating System Edition](http://www.hanselman.com/blog/TheWeeklySourceCode15TinyManagedOperatingSystemEdition.aspx) + + +Videos +--------- + +We encourage you to add your own Cosmos videos to YouTube. Please add the tags Cosmos and C# when uploading. + +**Official Videos** - Videos made by the Cosmos Team. + +* [Building your first Operating System in less than 60 seconds](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5UPuPCY-5U) +* [Cosmos Debugging](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oInLSZia4pQ) +* [Cosmos PXE network boot with VMware](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXwlg-NN8NI) +* [Debugging on real hardware](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_1Bup3TR_M) +* [User Cosmos videos on YouTube (Cosmos, C#)](http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cosmos+c%23) + +**User Videos** - Selected videos made by Cosmos Users. Please note that we have not verified each of these videos. + +* [Cosmos Tutorial C# Lesson 1 - Part 1 - int0x10.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKW3BrclAUY) +* [Cosmos Tutorial C# Lesson 1 - Part 2 - int0x10.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_Bxq0aGs_A) +* [Cosmos Tutorial C# Lesson 2 - int0x10.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wzp1bGr8o0) + + +![](http://download-codeplex.sec.s-msft.com/Download?ProjectName=Cosmos&DownloadId=775267) + +![](http://download-codeplex.sec.s-msft.com/Download?ProjectName=Cosmos&DownloadId=775266)