The author managed to run LUnix on an NES without tricks, like embedding a Raspberry Pi into the cartridge.

  • ɐɥO
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    479 months ago

    Well… Its actually a Unix like OS like Linux but not “real” Linux. still impressive tho

  • @agent_flounder
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    209 months ago

    Unix like OS in 6502 assembly? Dang. I’m impressed. That’s seriously cool.

    • @ricdeh
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      19 months ago

      But theoretically not that difficult? I mean, the whole point of Unix was that it is written in C and therefore platform-independent. Principally, all you need to port a POSIX Unix OS is a C compiler for the architecture that you’re targeting.

      • @agent_flounder
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        19 months ago

        I suppose a cross compiler for 6502. What I’m not sure of is what kind of timer interrupts the 6502 supports.

  • circuitfarmer
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    129 months ago

    Apparently LUnix was originally designed for the Commodore 64 and Commodore 128. I didn’t know such a thing existed for 6502-based systems.

    Sounds like it’s time for me to raid the closet. The Commodore 128 is a strange beast (considering the Z80 coprocessor that effectively does nothing, unless you boot CP/M) but playing with a tiny Unix-like OS on it seems like a fun project.

  • @j4k3
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    119 months ago

    Need LUnix on Ben Eater’s bread board 6502.

    He already did waz and ms basic.

  • AItoothbrush
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    19 months ago

    This is pretty cool but looking back in his uploads the logitech reciever talk was even better. If i ever stop procrastinating and build a custom keyboard i may try using it.