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What do the little Asterisk tokens do??
I'm a noob-to-moderate C programmer and I can typically do whatever it is that I'm doing w/o worrying about this, but what do the little asterisks mean by variables (usually during declaration)? Sometimes my code will not work, and I'll try adding one and it will... -
C Kernel, how do I execute external files!?
I'm writing an OS, called SerpentOS. It will be booted from a floppy (with option to install to HDD). The bootable part is done, it boots into protected mode with A20 gate enabled, and starts a C kernel. Can someone supply me with some code to: 1. List files in a specific location. 2. Execute a... -
I need a specific program, and I don't know how to search for it...
I want a program that can write files ordinarily (such as copy-paste writing in explorer) which will be viewable in explorer, but in specific places. Such as to just drag the proper files, assign sectors for them all, and then hit WRITE. Does anyone know of such a program or the proper search... -
Can someone compile a C++ file for me? No compilers I can find will...
Here is the code I need compiled. I have tried several compilers to no avail... /********************************************************************************************* * * * Program Name:C2ASM,Ver 1.0,9th July,2003. * * *... -
Trying to write an OS.. Help me a bit?
I'm utilizing a bootloader I found online which I modified. It can load a COM file after booting, and supports minimal error handling. It is copyrighted, so if anyone has a bootloader which I can have that can load a .com file or any other file type that can be made in C or assembly, please tell...
