I am learning assembly and I have a question about interrupts. Are they bound to a specific OS? I, like a lot of people, want to make a simple OS of my own, not that I ever will. I was wondering if I can use interrupts like 10h without having windows installed, and also how would I compile the code onto a bootable CD? thanks in advance
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Jump to PostThe embedded firmware in the ROMS typically have their own reserved interrupts.
On a PC 10h is the video Bios so not available! There are many others.
Since you're writing your own O.S. then 20h and 21h are up for grabs as that is the DOS interrupt and …
Jump to PostIf you mean 20 hex and 21 hex yes, they're available for you to use in your O.S. Since you're doing your own loader. But for purposes of debugging, etc. You should probably find another hex Interrupt address that's available!
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