rust-osdev / rust-osdev/bootloader

[Help] Can I build and test it on a VM?

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Description

I'm a complete beginner to the project, is there any documentation to get started with the project that possibly covers everything from scratch? My aim is to be able to build and run the bootloader in a virtualized environment. Thanks

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reviewing the project's existing documentation and the build-and-run path for the bootloader, including virtualized execution. Done means a beginner can follow the documentation from setup through building and running the bootloader in a VM.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
documentation, operating-systems
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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