Miraculix

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Miraculix

Programmed in	V1: C++-like language, V2: assembly language
Working state	Current
Latest stable release	0.71 / March 25, 2007
Available language(s)	English, Russian
Default user interface	Graphical user interface
License	?
Official website	miraculix.ru

Miraculix is a 32-bit operating system that originated from Russia.

History

The first version of this system was published in 2003, and named "UCS" (United Control System). Created using a C++-like language, UCS had its own file system and provided interaction through a single-user console.

In 2004, the second edition of Miraculix was prepared, written entirely in assembly language. A prototype GUI and multitasking support was include in the kernel, but this edition was never completed.

In 2005, a new, third version Miraculix was released. This version had a working GUI, set the required drivers for a lot of hardware and had protection processes using a method of separation and page memory was also present.

July 14, 2006 there was released version 0.55b, and August 10, 2006 with several elaboration, the new version 0.56. became available. However,despite developments of the GUI, it was not a full system. It only had the following programs: the task bar (with a menu launch), run, review files, simple console and a few demos. It was also possible to launch some programs for MenuetOS. And the simplest text editor was not so simple...

March 25, 2007 came out the next version - 0.71, which was reworked GUI, and added a revised management console. Indeed processing in more been higher degree of desktop - now on blue background emerged icons.

External links

• Official site Miraculix OS
• The site developers Miraculix OS
• More than just the OS, MxOS! — Interview with creator Miraculix
• The article "Image OMEX kernel" — a graphic interface for Miraculix
• Miraculix at the Open Directory Project