#gentleos

· 3mo ago

First Look at #GentleOS, a New Operating System for Really Old Computers https://www.techeblog.com/gentleos-new-operating-system-old-computers/

TechEBlog

First Look at GentleOS, a New Operating System for Really Old Computers

Old machines often end up sidelined once faster hardware arrives. Yet plenty of people still own working 386-era laptops and desktops that boot just fine. GentleOS steps in as a project built specifically for those systems. It delivers a graphical desktop experience without demanding modern resources or complex setup. Luke 8086, the developer, worked on this operating system as a hobby. The goal is to provide hobbyists with a clean platform on which to work with vintage x86 hardware or run inter

DansLeRuSH ᴱᶰ @danslerush@floss.social

· 3mo ago

Boosted by @hypebot@goingdark.social

#GentleOS, A hobby operating system (#OS) for 16/32-bit vintage #PC 🔸16-bit Version Minimum requirement : · 8086+ CPU · 192 KB RAM · CGA display supporting 320x200x4 mode › https://github.com/luke8086/gentleos 🔸32-bit Version Minimum requirement : · i386 CPU · 4MB RAM · VGA display supporting 640x480x16 mode › https://github.com/luke8086/gentleos32 #RetroComputing #PermaComputing

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GitHub - luke8086/gentleos: Hobby operating system for vintage 16-bit PCs

Hobby operating system for vintage 16-bit PCs . Contribute to luke8086/gentleos development by creating an account on GitHub.

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