Linux kernel

[FirasHafiz]

Is it possible to run the linux kernel on its own and then write some C commands for it, or do I need a shell?

[helios]

I don't know the details of a typical Linux OS in much detail, but I would guess at the very least you'd need the kernel, some drivers, a shell, and a compiler. Also preferably a text editor to actually write in.

[FirasHafiz]

What would a compiler be used for?

[helios]

Guess.

[FirasHafiz]

Yes I know it compiles duh, but lets say I write hello world.cpp what would be the output?? What difference would it make

[helios]

The output would be an executable program. The difference it would make is a C++ source is not executable until it is compiled.

[FirasHafiz]

One more question, could I compile it to my own file extension or is there a specific one I have to compile it to?

[cire]

You can name your file (of which the file extension is part) whatever you wish. File extensions in Linux do not have the significance of file extensions in Windows.

[FirasHafiz]

Well thanks very much for your help. At least that's one thing settled!

[FirasHafiz]

What IDE do you use anyways?

[SakurasouBusters]

Visual Studio can develop everything in the world.

[FirasHafiz]

Yeah I have the same. I just use it because it looks neat