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Building and Running the UNIX Kernel from Original Sources

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Watch a fascinating 17-minute video demonstration where a vintage PDP-11/83 computer is used to build and deploy the 2.11 BSD Unix Kernel from original sources. Follow along as the intricate process of kernel compilation and deployment is explained on classic hardware, offering unique insights into early Unix development and computer architecture. Learn about the challenges and complexities involved in working with historical operating systems and hardware, making this an educational journey through computing history.

Syllabus

The Hardest Thing: Building and Running the UNIX Kernel from Original Sources

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Dave's Garage

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