How do I make a bootloader that boots into a c kernel

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  • RADII

    RADII is a UEFI bootloader for the x86_64 architecture. It is made with the goal of understanding how modern desktop computers work, from hardware to radio buttons :^)

  • limine

    Modern, advanced, portable, multiprotocol bootloader.

  • It's way easier to use a pre-existing bootloader. I recommend Limine. It has it's own boot protocol that's designed for x86_64. You don't need any additional setup as it's already booted to long mode unlike Multiboot which needs you to switch to long mode since it's booted in protected mode. You can find an example kernel here.

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