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THEWizardGenius



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THEWizardGenius 12 Aug 2005, 01:42
Let me explain once again my point. His OS is only for testing the computer. It is not intended to be a modern, multi-tasking, multi-threading, 32-bit OS with support for every hardware from A to Z. It is a OS to test a system (i.e., make sure everything works properly)? In a normal situation, with a normal OS, pmode is always better. But in his case, he doesn't need it, and although he could use it, he would have to use a VM or switch between pm and rm frequently.

So in short, for most OSes, the challenge of doing things with no BIOS is not a significant reason not to use pmode. In his case, however, it is. He probably won't need pmode later or now, so why bother doing all the extra work?
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DataHunter2009



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DataHunter2009 12 Aug 2005, 14:19
The bootloader I have uses Pmode, but since I'm using C for the kernel, I don't really need to mess with the BIOS and things until I start the actual testing areas of the OS. But I am glad everyone voiced their opinion.

Also, I was going to use RM to learn assembly and then when I expanded Reactor into a windows like OS, I was going to rewrite everything in Pmode. Very Happy But it looks like I'll be using Pmode anyway.
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Night Rider



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Night Rider 12 Aug 2005, 14:26
Quote:

uses Pmode, but since I'm using C for the kernel, I don't really need to mess with the BIOS

Do you really think that C is super-power language wich will work in RM wo BIOS and your drivers?
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DataHunter2009



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DataHunter2009 12 Aug 2005, 15:40
Did you read all of my post? I said I won't need BIOS calls in my kernel until I actually start the testing parts. And no, I don't think C is a super-power language. I only use it becuase It's easier to understand than assembly and I have found alot of tutorials to get me started. Now, maybe I'm wrong about the BIOS thing, but I haven't had to use it yet. And I also said I was using PMode... not RMode...
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Night Rider



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Night Rider 12 Aug 2005, 18:09
Nope, i mean - you said "since i use C, i do not need BIOS"
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And I also said I was using PMode...
Yes, what so?
Sorry, people if i am too rude last 2 days.... Bad mood. Raining 5 days...
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DataHunter2009



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DataHunter2009 12 Aug 2005, 20:46
Stop putting words in my mouth bud! I never said "since i use C, i do not need BIOS". I said:

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but since I'm using C for the kernel, I don't really need to mess with the BIOS and things until I start the actual testing areas of the OS


Notice the bold part? Did you even read that all or did you just skim through it and jump to conlusions? What I was saying was that I haven't had to use the BIOS yet becuase I am mostly working with the video mode now (trying to get the text to display). I WILL use the bios when I start making the test progam of my OS.
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Night Rider



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Night Rider 12 Aug 2005, 21:25
Sorry, i missed the comma sign. Calm down. We are just talking...
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DataHunter2009



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DataHunter2009 13 Aug 2005, 01:49
Sorry. Razz I'm alittle cranky becuase of that bunch of 10 years olds. lol.
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Night Rider



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Night Rider 13 Aug 2005, 13:41
Where to enter to see your argue with them?
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DataHunter2009



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DataHunter2009 13 Aug 2005, 14:36
lol. I stopped arguing. I got tired of it so I said I was sorry for causing trouble becuase I didn't want the mods to ban me. But anyway, this is the address to the site:

http://forums.gamemaker.nl

Most of the "subos" projects are in the Work In Progress forum. Or you can register and do a search for subos and you will get TONS of them. Razz
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