TempleOS in 100 Seconds

Summary by Krater

This video covers TempleOS, an open-source 64-bit operating system created in 2005 by Terry Davis, featuring a custom kernel, window manager, 3D graphics library, and games all written in the HolyC programming language.

From the video

Answers: What is TempleOS and how does it work?

• TempleOS operating system
• HolyC programming language
• Terry Davis programmer history
• RedSea file system
• Ring 0 operating system architecture

What it concludes

• TempleOS is an open-source 64-bit operating system designed to be the third temple prophesied by the Bible.
• The entire operating system was written by Terry Davis and fits under 100,000 lines of code at 1.4 megabytes.
• TempleOS uses Ring 0 only, meaning everything happens directly in the kernel including user programs.
• The underlying language HolyC resembles C or C++ but supports just-in-time compilation and double as a shell language.
• TempleOS represents one of the most complex pieces of software ever written by a solo developer.