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Hardware Requirements

Development Hardware​

To develop and test Hexium OS, your computer should meet these specifications:

Minimum Requirements​

  • CPU: x86_64 processor (64-bit)
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Storage: 3 GB free space
  • Internet connection for downloading dependencies
  • CPU: Modern x86_64 processor with virtualization support
  • RAM: 8 GB or more
  • Storage: 5 GB or more free space
  • SSD storage for faster build times

Target Hardware​

Hexium OS is designed to run on:

Minimum Target Requirements​

  • x86_64 processor
  • 128 MB RAM
  • UEFI/CSM-compatible system
  • x86_64 processor
  • 512 MB RAM
  • UEFI-compatible system with Secure Boot disabled

Optional Features​

  • PS/2 keyboard
  • Serial port (for debugging)

Hardware Compatibility​

Tested Platforms​

  • Common virtual machines (QEMU, VirtualBox)

Known Limitations​

  • No support for 32-bit systems
  • No ARM support currently
  • Limited hardware driver support

Virtual Machine Requirements​

When running in a virtual environment:

  • Enable hardware virtualization (VT-x/AMD-V)
  • Allocate at least 512 MB RAM

Development Requirements​

Required Software​

  • Rust (nightly toolchain)
  • Cargo package manager
  • QEMU emulator
  • Git version control
  • GNU xorriso

Optional Tools​

  • GDB debugger
  • Rust analyzer
  • VirtualBox (for alternative testing)

Additional Notes​

  • Internet connection required for downloading dependencies
  • Basic knowledge of command-line operations
  • Familiarity with Rust programming language recommended