THE BARLOW FOUNDATION

Alpha Kernel

An open-source operating system kernel designed for education and research in computer science fundamentals.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Project Overview

Alpha Kernel is a research and educational initiative by The Barlow Foundation focused on demystifying operating system design and low-level programming. The project provides an open-source, well-documented kernel that serves as a learning platform for students and enthusiasts interested in systems programming.

Through Alpha Kernel, participants gain hands-on experience with memory management, process scheduling, file systems, and hardware abstraction layers. The project bridges the gap between theoretical computer science education and practical systems development.

Alpha Kernel is freely available to educational institutions, coding bootcamps, and self-directed learners worldwide.

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