Apollo Operating System

A x86_64 operating system built from the ground up. Featuring a GRUB multiboot loader, custom filesystem (Complete UNIX-like hierarchy with 16KB blocks), built in text editor, custom shell, and full networking capabilities.

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16KB
Block Size
256
Max Files
x86_64
Architecture
apollo@info> OS Requirements
Apollo Operating System v1.7.0
Architecture: x86_64
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 (minimum)
Memory: 128MB
Storage: 50MB free disk space

apollo@info> Extra Specifications
SSE instruction set required
PAE (Physical Address Extension) support mandatory
Kernel heap allocates 16MB
Apollo FS with 16KB blocks
GRUB-compatible boot partition required
System operates in 80x25 text mode

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Features

Built with security, performance, and reliability at its core. Apollo OS delivers features modern systems demand.

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Security Framework

Secure boot with TPM-style attestation, runtime monitoring, packet filtering firewall, and security policies.

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Custom Apollo Filesystem

High-performance filesystem with 16KB blocks, efficient allocation, and UNIX-like directory hierarchy supporting up to 256 files and 64 directories.

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Full TCP/IP Network Stack

Complete networking implementation with RTL8139 driver support, DHCP client, interface management, and connectivity testing capabilities.

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Optimized Memory Management

PAE-enabled paging system with efficient heap allocation, process isolation, and memory protection for system stability.

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System Tools

Built-in text editor, shell commands, process manager, and system utilities providing a complete operating environment out of the box.

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Round-Robin Process Scheduling

Efficient process management with fair scheduling algorithms, ensuring optimal resource utilization and system responsiveness.

Technical Specifications

  • Kernel Version 1.7.0
  • Architecture x86_64 Long Mode
  • Boot Method GRUB Multiboot
  • Memory Model Paging (PAE + SSE)
  • Filesystem Apollo FS (16KB blocks)
  • Network Driver RTL8139 Ethernet
  • Display Mode VGA Text (80x25)
  • Security Secure Boot + Firewall
Get Apollo OS
// Apollo OS Kernel Entry Point 

#include "types.h"
#include "terminal.h"
#include "filesystem.h"
#include "network_manager.h"

#define APOLLO_VERSION "1.7.0"
#define APOLLO_ARCH "x86_64"
static void apollo_initialize_all_systems(void) { terminal_initialize(); heap_allocator_initialize(); filesystem_initialize(); network_manager_initialize(); process_manager_initialize(); security_framework_initialize(); terminal_write_string("Apollo OS v1.7.0 Ready\n"); } int kernel_main(void) { apollo_display_startup_sequence(); apollo_initialize_all_systems(); while (true) { command_processor_run(); } }

Version Evolution

See how Apollo OS has evolved from v1.0.0 to the upcoming v1.7.0 release with major enhancements in networking, security, and system capabilities.

v1.0.0
Initial Release
Core System
  • Architecture x86_64 long mode, basic multiboot2
  • Memory Management Simple heap allocator, no coalescing
  • Boot Process GRUB multiboot2, 32-bit bootstrap
Display & Input
  • VGA Display 80x25 text mode, 16-color basic palette
  • Keyboard PS/2 driver, basic scan code handling
  • Terminal Simple output, no scrollback buffer
System Software
  • Command Shell Basic commands: help, clear, echo, date
  • File System Minimal file operations, no persistence
  • Text Editor None available
Networking
  • Network Stack Not implemented
~10
Commands
~2MB
Kernel Size
v1.7.0
Upcoming Release
Core System
  • Enhanced Memory PAE-enabled paging, 16MB heap with block coalescing and automatic defragmentation
  • Process Manager Round-robin scheduler with process isolation and resource management
  • Modular Architecture Clean subsystem separation with well-defined interfaces and hardware abstraction
Display & Input
  • Advanced Terminal Hardware-abstracted VGA with advanced color management and scrollback buffer
  • Enhanced Input 256-byte buffer with state tracking, modifier keys, and interrupt management
Filesystem
  • Apollo FS Custom filesystem: 16KB blocks, supports 256 files & 64 directories
  • Directory Structure Complete UNIX-like hierarchy: /bin, /etc, /home, /dev, /tmp, /var
  • File Operations Full CRUD support, permissions, metadata, efficient block allocation
Networking
  • TCP/IP Stack Network protocols: Ethernet frames, ARP resolution, IP routing, ICMP, basic TCP/UDP
  • RTL8139 Driver Realtek NIC with packet TX/RX, interrupt handling, DMA buffers, link detection
  • DHCP Client Automatic IP configuration with lease management and network discovery
  • Network Tools Commands: ifconfig, ping, wget, netstat, nslookup, arp, route, traceroute, dhcp
Security
  • Security Framework TPM-style attestation, runtime integrity monitoring, security policies
  • Firewall Packet filtering, port blocking, protocol rules, connection tracking
  • Security Audit Vulnerability scanning, compliance checking, security event logging
System Tools
  • Text Editor Full editor with C syntax highlighting (keywords, comments, strings, numbers, preprocessor), line numbers, copy/paste, find/goto, save/load, selection support
  • Advanced Shell 32-entry command history, tab completion, multi-arg parsing, piping, error handling
  • System Commands 30+ commands including: ls, cat, mkdir, rm, cp, mv, ps, top, kill, chmod, df, grep
30+
Commands
~4MB
Kernel Size

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