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PowerNex is a microkernel operating system written entirely in the Nim programming language. Designed as a learning and research project, it explores OS development using a modern high-level systems language while still offering low-level control. PowerNex focuses on modularity, simplicity, and code clarity. While still in its early stages, the project includes basic kernel functionality, including memory management, task switching, and a custom bootloader, offering insight into building an OS from the ground up using newer programming paradigms.
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- Written entirely in the Nim programming language
- Microkernel architecture for modular system design
- Support for x86_64 architecture and QEMU booting
- Basic memory management with paging support
- Cooperative multitasking and task switching
- Custom bootloader and kernel entry point
- Early console output with VGA text mode
- Clean and expressive syntax for kernel development
- Designed as a platform for experimentation and learning
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