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# ![LOGO](./LOGO.svg) reX - a small operating system
## Dependencies

- gcc
- make
- ar
- mkisofs
- isohybrid
- curl
- tar
- qemu (optional)

## Build

To build the iso just run

```sh
$ make -j$(nporc)
```

This will automatically bootstrap the whole system.
More precisely it:

1. Builds all binaries
2. Fetches SYSLINUX
3. Fetcher the latest kernel
4. Builds the latest kernel
5. Creates an initramfs
6. Creates an iso with ISOLINUX

## Run in Qemu

To run reX in qemu simply type

```sh
$ make qemu
```

If you want to run it in the nographics mode run

```sh
$ make qemu-nographic
```

> **IMPORTANT** When using nographic use the Serial mode
>           by selecting *Boot reX over serial*
>           in the bootloader.

## Author

Nathan P. Reiner