TWM

TWM is a lightweight window manager being designed for the ToroKernel and will run on ToroOS. The project is currently in the design phase, and no development has started yet. The goal is to provide a basic window management system with minimal system overhead, while maintaining compatibility with the ToroKernel's architecture.

On the Wiki section you can see the design documentation.

Initial Design Parameters

• Language: Pascal will be used for development, with object-oriented programming applied only when strictly necessary. This choice ensures simplicity in the codebase and efficient performance.

• Graphics Mode: The window manager will use VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) for the graphical mode. VESA was selected for its simplicity and hardware compatibility, making it a robust solution for rendering graphical elements such as windows, buttons, and text.

• Communication Protocol: IPC (Inter-Process Communication) will serve as the communication protocol for TWM. This enables effective and secure communication between applications, the window manager, and other system components.

• Event Handling: Hardware interrupts will handle event processing, including user input like keyboard and mouse events. This method guarantees real-time responsiveness, avoiding delays introduced by polling mechanisms.

Key Features (Planned)

1. Window Management: Basic operations like opening, moving, resizing, and closing windows.
2. Graphics Rendering: Drawing UI elements (windows, icons, text) via VESA.
3. User Input Handling: Handling of keyboard and mouse inputs through an interrupt-driven approach.
4. Efficient Resource Use: A focus on minimizing memory and CPU usage to preserve the lightweight nature of ToroOS.

Current Status: Design Phase

As of now, TWM is still in the design phase. No development has begun, and the project team is working on finalizing the core architecture and technical specifications. Future updates will provide more details on development progress and implementation plans.

Contributing

We welcome new contributors! If you are interested in helping shape the development of TWM, feel free to join us. We are particularly looking for contributors with experience in the following areas:

• Pascal programming (with or without object-oriented practices).
• Graphics programming using VESA or other low-level techniques.
• Event handling via hardware interrupts or similar mechanisms.
• Inter-process communication protocols and implementation.

Whether you are a seasoned developer or someone looking to learn, we value all contributions. Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests with your ideas. Let’s build something great together!