AetherOS

A modern, microkernel-based operating system designed for AI integration.

Architecture Overview

[Hardware Layer] (Linux Driver Compatibility)
    ↑
[Microkernel Core]
    - Memory Management
    - Process Management
    - IPC
    - Hardware Abstraction (Linux Compatible)
    ↑
[System Services]
    - File Systems
    - Networking
    - Device Management
    - Security
    ↑
[User Space]

Project Structure

/AetherOS
├── kernel/           # Microkernel core
│   ├── core/        # Core kernel functionality
│   ├── memory/      # Memory management
│   ├── process/     # Process management
│   ├── ipc/         # Inter-process communication
│   └── hal/         # Hardware abstraction (Linux compatible)
├── drivers/         # Device drivers (Linux compatibility layer)
├── services/        # System services
│   ├── fs/          # File systems
│   ├── net/         # Networking
│   └── security/    # Security services
├── userspace/       # User space components
│   ├── init/        # Init system
│   └── shell/       # System shell
├── tools/           # Development tools
└── docs/           # Documentation

Key Features

• Microkernel Architecture
• Linux Driver Compatibility
• Modern Security Model
• Efficient IPC
• Prepared for AI Integration

Development Phases

1. Phase 1: Core Infrastructure

   • Basic microkernel implementation
   • Linux hardware compatibility layer
   • Essential drivers support
   • Basic memory management

2. Phase 2: System Services

   • File system implementation
   • Basic networking
   • Process management
   • IPC mechanisms

3. Phase 3: User Space

   • Shell implementation
   • Basic utilities
   • Package management
   • Development tools

4. Phase 4: Advanced Features

   • Security enhancements
   • Performance optimizations
   • Advanced scheduling
   • Future AI integration preparation

Building

Prerequisites:

• LLVM/Clang toolchain
• Linux headers (for driver compatibility)
• Build essentials
• Rust (for certain components)

Contributing

This project is currently in early development.

License

This project is licensed under the YeonSphere Universal Open Source License (YUOSL). Key points:

• Free for personal use
• Commercial terms negotiable
• 30-day response window for inquiries
• Contact @daedaevibin for commercial licensing
• See the LICENSE file for full details

Contact

• Primary Contact: Jeremy Matlock (@daedaevibin)
• Discord: Join our community
• Email: [email protected]