How can I create a simple graphical interface on a TempleOS-style OS?

[icr09]

I've reached a specific point in a kernel project and am currently facing a specific issue with creating the graphical interface; I can't seem to find any methods that aren't overly complex. Could anyone offer some suggestions? I don't need an advanced interface (I use GRUB).

[Octocontrabass]

This is a really vague question. Can you be any more specific about which part you need help with?

[Solar]

Are you referring to a text-based interface -- windows, boxes, buttons, but "drawn" in text mode, like e.g. 'dialog'? We could probably give you some pointers in that regard.

Or are you referring to true GUI (display server and everything)? Oh boy, are you in for a rough surprise...

[iansjack]

I can't seem to find any methods that aren't overly complex.

The word "overly" is misused here. If something appears complex it's probably because it is complex.

[icr09]

This is a really vague question. Can you be any more specific about which part you need help with?

To put it simply, it’s about creating a basic graphical interface—with simple text windows and the like—nothing complex. The problem, however, is that there are no tutorials or resources available for it, and I’ve never actually reached that stage myself.

[icr09]

I can't seem to find any methods that aren't overly complex.

The word "overly" is misused here. If something appears complex it's probably because it is complex.

Isn't there a tutorial or something similar that could give me at least a basic guide?

[icr09]

Are you referring to a text-based interface -- windows, boxes, buttons, but "drawn" in text mode, like e.g. 'dialog'? We could probably give you some pointers in that regard.

Or are you referring to true GUI (display server and everything)? Oh boy, are you in for a rough surprise...

I'm talking about a simple, user-friendly interface with text windows and the like, for i386.
I'm not talking about anything complex or anything big.

[BenLunt]

A search of this forum brings up other's questions and comments on this subject. There is one titled "How to make the GUI of my OS".

A google search can also bring up a few pages. I remember a quite complete text-only based windowing system released with Turbo C source code, and if you recognize the term "Turbo C", you might be as old as I am. :-)

Ben
- https://www.fysnet.net/osdesign_book_series.htm