ELKS: An Embeddable Linux Kernel Subset for 8086
2025-01-04
ELKS provides a Linux-like OS for Intel IA16 architecture-based systems (16-bit processors: 8086, 8088, etc.). It supports networking and HDD installation (MINIX and FAT filesystems), runs with as little as 256KB RAM, and works on old IBM PCs and modern SBCs, SoCs, and FPGAs. Downloadable disk images and build instructions are available, along with an online demo.
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