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@StumbDev StumbDev released this 07 Nov 21:10
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WorkNix 1.0 Release

WorkNix is a portable Unix workstation system inspired by SunOS, implemented entirely in Java. This release provides a complete Unix-like environment with both command-line and graphical interfaces.

System Requirements

  • Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 11 or higher
  • 256MB minimum memory
  • Any operating system that supports Java

Features

Core System

  • OpenBoot-like boot manager with interactive boot prompt
  • Multi-user system with root and user accounts
  • Unix-like file system with standard directory structure
  • Persistent storage of system state
  • Package management system
  • User authentication and sudo support

Command Line Interface

  • Full-featured terminal with Unix-like commands
  • BusyBox-inspired command set
  • Vi-like text editor
  • User management commands (useradd, userdel, passwd)
  • Package management commands (pkg install, remove, list, info)

Desktop Environment

  • SunOS/CDE-inspired graphical interface
  • Window management system
  • Start menu ("Launch")
  • Desktop icons
  • System tray
  • Clock and date display
  • Professional shutdown sequence

Built-in Applications

  • Terminal emulator
  • File manager
  • Text editor (Notepad)
  • Calculator
  • System information viewer

Security Features

  • User authentication
  • Password protection
  • Permission system
  • Sudo functionality
  • Secure system configuration

File System Features

  • Hierarchical directory structure
  • File and directory operations
  • Permission checking
  • State persistence
  • File modification tracking

Installation

  1. Download worknix-1.0.jar
  2. Run in terminal mode: 
    java -jar worknix-1.0.jar
  3. Run in GUI mode: 
    java -jar worknix-1.0.jar --gui

First Boot

On first run, WorkNix will:

  1. Show the OpenBoot prompt (can be interrupted with ESC)
  2. Run system setup wizard
  3. Configure root password
  4. Create initial user account
  5. Set system hostname and timezone

Default Credentials

  • Root account: root/root
  • Change passwords after first login

Key Commands

Terminal Mode

  • help - Show available commands
  • sudo - Execute command as superuser
  • pkg - Package management
  • vi - Text editor
  • useradd/userdel - User management

Desktop Mode

  • Alt+T - Open terminal
  • Alt+F - Open file manager
  • Right-click desktop for context menu
  • Launch menu for all applications

Package Management

Pre-configured packages:

  • coreutils - Basic file and shell utilities
  • bash - Bourne Again Shell
  • vim - Vi IMproved editor
  • grep - Pattern matching utility
  • less - Text file viewer

File System Structure

Standard Unix directory layout:

  • /bin - Essential command binaries
  • /etc - System configuration
  • /home - User home directories
  • /usr - User utilities and applications
  • /var - Variable data

Development

Built using:

  • Java 11
  • Maven build system
  • Swing GUI framework

Source code available at: [GitHub Repository URL]

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Known Issues

  • ESC key detection may not work in all terminal emulators
  • Some graphical elements may appear different across platforms

Future Plans

  • Network stack implementation
  • More desktop applications
  • Enhanced security features
  • Remote access capabilities
  • Binary program support

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please read CONTRIBUTING.md for details on our code of conduct and the process for submitting pull requests.

Acknowledgments

  • Inspired by SunOS and classic Unix systems
  • Built with modern Java technologies
  • Community contributions and feedback

Full Changelog: https://github.com/StumbDev/WorkNix/commits/v1

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