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Hi

We can i compile a kernel in Borland C++ Builder 5. ::)

Please help me!!!!

TTBOMK C++ Builder cannot link to flat binary format, only PE (.EXE). This means that, unless you want to write a PE loader, you can't use C++ Builder to link your kernel.

In fact, I think C++ Builder is generally unsuited for OS development. You'd be better off with something like Cygwin (http://www.cygwin.com/) or DJGPP (which does support flat binary; http://www.delorie.com/djgpp/).

What if you use a linker that outputs flat binnary like jloc? And still use the borland compiller.

You have to learn how to use JLoc first(which I've kinda given up on).

If you go to this website:
http://alexfru.chat.ru/eindex.html

and look under bootsectors, you will find a bootsector that's able to load .EXE's (not sure though if it supports the PE kind though).

K.J.

What?

I read somewhere that Borland C++ Builder COULD do it.

I don't know how mind you, but I did read it somewheres :p

I'm pretty sure it can -- it's got all of the functionality of VC++6.0, but it's all command line stuff.  Read through the readme's.