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Nintendo Game Boy
This does not include the Game Boy Color. For this console, see Nintendo Game Boy Color.
Operating Systems (Sharp LR35902)
AMADO OS
you can edit the files on the RAM filesystem
A Japanese-originated operating system that is undergoing recent development. Appears to have a modicum of features, including a GUI, CPU access, and more. It’s even available on a physical cartridge.
http://yuma.ohgami.jp/ (creator page)
https://github.com/cupnes/sh_gbos
https://yohgami.booth.pm/items/2636771 (ROM download)
https://akiba-pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/wakiba/find/1308961.html (physical proof)
CollapseOS
Regarding the gameboy: it will be tricky
Mere postulation, but it’s possible.
Contiki
Compatible on the Game Boy, but has superior function on the Game Boy Color. For this, see Nintendo Game Boy Color.
GBOS
approximating an operating system
Homebrewed basic OS project with some basic functionality.
RIOS (Riverside-Irvine Operating System)
a task scheduler written entirely in C
Extremely basic OS meant more for learning purposes than anything.
WorkBoy and addon
Thought as lost for years, but combined with a recently leaked ROM, the WorkBoy’s quite detailed PDA abilities have finally been unearthed. If the keyboard is required to make it work, this will need to be emulated or imitated…
Work Master OS
Compatible on the Game Boy, but has superior function on the Game Boy Color. For this, see Nintendo Game Boy Color.
Internet
GB KISS & Link Modem
Compatible on the Game Boy, but has superior function on the Game Boy Color. For this, see Nintendo Game Boy Color.
