Mark Harmstone has released Moxnox 1.0, an experimental self-hosting open-source OS written in about 130,000 lines of C++.
It combines a Windows NT-inspired architecture, POSIX compatibility, and native Btrfs support for x86-64 and ARM64 systems, including the Raspberry Pi 5.
The project was started in 2022 as a hobby by Mark Harmstone and includes approximately 130.000 lines of code. The system operates autonomously and can compile its own parts, without relying on other operating systems.
Architecture and compatibility
Although it uses file formats and extensions familiar to Windows, Moxnox cannot run existing Windows applications. However, it supports many popular computers and processors, as well as devices such as the Raspberry Pi 5, provided they have the appropriate boot software.
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At the storage level, the system natively uses the Btrfs file system. However, its creator warns that this feature has not been extensively tested and should only be used on test drives.
Material and limitations
The operating system supports basic hardware, such as hard drives, memory cards, USB devices, and selected network adapters. The image on the screen is limited to a simple text console, as there is no graphical interface yet.
As this is an experimental development project, Moxnox currently lacks security measures, multi-user support, or the ability to change time zone and keyboard.
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