In a recent reflection, Ken Thompson, co-creator of Unix, shares the unconventional and rebellious origins of the operating system, emphasizing its development in a free-spirited environment. He recalls the innovative spirit of the early days, characterized by experimentation and a disregard for traditional conventions.

MyraOS is an x86 Unix-like operating system developed entirely from scratch, featuring protected mode, virtual memory, and user-mode processes. It supports various drivers and includes a UI compositor, enabling it to run real applications and games like Doom. Users can download and run MyraOS using QEMU on multiple platforms.