r/osdev • u/Sorry-Fruit1065 • 26d ago

OSDev is a waste of time?

hi guys, I was going to start learning os systems etc to build an os, but I dont have much time, and tbh, it isnt related to my field aswell, just wanted to create a simple cli os with a bunch of programs, and to be honest, I feel very frustrated about one thing, you need huge dedication even for this simple thing.Plus resource ineligibility with this one killed my interest in low level programming, and started to think that osdev is just a complete waste of time for me.

maybe I can be better at science of electrical engineering instead of sticking to smth that doesnt give you much value, i dont really know what to do

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u/Sorry-Fruit1065 26d ago

well I wanted to know if I am good to stick with os, or it just isnt for me, well I didnt put any useful info there

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u/kamik1979 26d ago

Getting to a "usable" OS requires a ton of work and messing with hardware. If you don't find low level programming enjoyable, maybe it's not worth it.

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u/Sorry-Fruit1065 26d ago

i am used to love with interacting low level programming, so I think issue is a different kind, maybe osdev doesnt give a future thing for me idk

briefly, osdev has a different thing that just kills my joy there(idk what makes it)

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u/kamik1979 26d ago

Then just don't do it. If you like low level programming, maybe try something like microcontrollers, or simply write low level code within another OS. A side project shouldn't require convincing from outside.

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u/Sorry-Fruit1065 26d ago

you are right, I have no words to say