Crisp Neolithic and Interpreted Computing System (CNICS)

Abstract

The Crisp Neolithic and Interpreted Computing System (CNICS) is a monolithic kernel and bootloader designed with a focus on computational research and efficient task execution. Developed entirely in assembly, CNICS' optimized build process allows native script execution straight from the command-line. The kernel architecture emphasizes performance, adaptability, and streamlined compilation to meet modern computational demands.

System Architecture

The CNICS kernel is built on a monolithic kernel model, enabling seamless communication between system components without the overhead of modular interactions. Assembly was chosen as the development language for is specialization in bare-metal development and control to programmers. This also ensures that processes natively support assembly.

Technical Specifications

• Source Availability: Source code will be distributed via downloadable mirrors (links will be available by mid-2025 hopefully).
• Build Dependencies: Requires GNU Make (gmake/make), NASM, and associated toolchains for compilation.
• Script Management: Includes a dedicated asm/ directory for Assembly scripts to be packaged with release ISO, supporting dynamic addition and removal of scripts.

Core Features

• Monolithic Kernel Design: Ensures streamlined and efficient processing with tightly coupled system components.
• Single Assembly Script: Streamlines the build process and connectiob between the bootloader and kernel in the most influencial programming language ever created.
• Dynamic Script Handling: Provides flexibility for runtime script modification through the fth/ directory.

Building the System

To build and deploy CNICS, follow these steps:

1. Download and extract the source package from the official mirror.
2. Ensure the presence of required build tools: GNU Make (gmake/make) and NASM.
3. Navigate to the project root directory and execute gmake or make to generate the disk image.
4. Process scripts located in the asm/ directory can be modified, added, or removed as needed to suit specific use cases.
5. Boot the system using the generated iso to initialize the CNICS environment.

License

CNICS is distributed under the Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL) version 1.1. Users are permitted to use, modify, and distribute the software under the terms outlined in the license agreement. Full license can be found here.