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Screenshots of 90s operating systems are so relaxing . I miss interfaces that looked like interfaces, and distinct from content.
BeOS is another one that comes to mind.
OS/2 for me.
SerenityOS – a graphical Unix-like OS for x86, with 90s aesthetics
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Re: SerenityOS – a graphical Unix-like OS for x86, with 90s aesthetics
#12Earlier quoted context omitted.
Screenshots of 90s operating systems are so relaxing . I miss interfaces that looked like interfaces, and distinct from content.
BeOS is another one that comes to mind.
That BeOS didn't become a serious, long-term contender in the desktop OS market is a sure sign we're not living in the best of all possible worlds.
Re: SerenityOS – a graphical Unix-like OS for x86, with 90s aesthetics
#13Hello friends, author here!
Fun to see my project on HN again.
If you would like to see the system in action, I did a demo video in March[1] and one in April[2].
I’m happy to answer any questions you might have about the system. I’m not an expert on operating systems, but I can be pretty productive :)
Re: SerenityOS – a graphical Unix-like OS for x86, with 90s aesthetics
#14Looks a lot like Linux with a fvwm95 interface on top. I mean, it's always great and so exciting to see something totally new being created from scratch! But you don't actually need to switch to some entirely homegrown, untested kernel for that 1990s UI fix! ;-)
One could always also throw together a virtual machine for running Windows 3.1 like I keep doing.
Re: SerenityOS – a graphical Unix-like OS for x86, with 90s aesthetics
#15Earlier quoted context omitted.
BeOS is another one that comes to mind.
That BeOS didn't become a serious, long-term contender in the desktop OS market is a sure sign we're not living in the best of all possible worlds.
That Amiga never achieved any success outside of niche SFX markets is a sure sign we're not living in the best of all possible worlds. (Although that's more 80s than 90s.)
Re: SerenityOS – a graphical Unix-like OS for x86, with 90s aesthetics
#16Also, a good example of a clean modern C++ code.
Re: SerenityOS – a graphical Unix-like OS for x86, with 90s aesthetics
#17I'm somewhat disappointed that they didn't call it SerenityNOW...
Re: SerenityOS – a graphical Unix-like OS for x86, with 90s aesthetics
#18Looks a lot like Linux with a fvwm95 interface on top. I mean, it's always great and so exciting to see something totally new being created from scratch! But you don't actually need to switch to some entirely homegrown, untested kernel for that 1990s UI fix! ;-)
One could always also throw together a virtual machine for running Windows 3.1 like I keep doing.
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Re: SerenityOS – a graphical Unix-like OS for x86, with 90s aesthetics
#19Hello friends, author here! Fun to see my project on HN again. If you would like to see the system in action, I did a demo video in March[1] and one in April[2]. I’m happy to answer any questions you might have about the system. I’m not an expert on operating systems, but I can be pretty productive :) [1] https://youtu.be/hE52D-zbX3g [2] https://youtu.be/RBr5If8GrM4
I honestly cannot believe the massive scope of this project, it’s astonishing. What an accomplishment!
You singlehandedly created something that took many programmers many decades to build.
Re: SerenityOS – a graphical Unix-like OS for x86, with 90s aesthetics
#20Hello friends, author here! Fun to see my project on HN again. If you would like to see the system in action, I did a demo video in March[1] and one in April[2]. I’m happy to answer any questions you might have about the system. I’m not an expert on operating systems, but I can be pretty productive :) [1] https://youtu.be/hE52D-zbX3g [2] https://youtu.be/RBr5If8GrM4
Whenever I see these kinds of videos, I’m struck by how much time and work it must have taken to be able to announce a new slider component.
From the state a month ago, it’s very reasonable. From scratch however...
How do you even start building an OS?