Domain
The Domain
nyxos.cc registration and annual renewal. The site itself is static and hosted on GitHub Pages, so the domain is the sole hosting cost.
Free & Open Source
NyxOS is Free, and Stays Free
Every line of NyxOS is GPL-2.0 and always will be — the kernel, the desktop, the browser, and the compiler. Nothing is paywalled, and nothing ever will be. This page exists for those who want to fund real hardware and hosting.
Transparency
Where the Money Actually Goes
A small, honest ledger. There is no corporate overhead, no hidden salaries, and no locked features.
Hardware
Real Hardware to Test
QEMU is not bare metal. Second-hand x86 machines, USB test media, and serial cables are what turn "boots in emulator" into "boots on your physical laptop."
Public Ledger
Public Expenses
All finances run through Open Collective. Every receipt and dollar spent is visible on a public, immutable ledger.
Direct Support
Five Ways to Fund the Project
Pick whichever platform is most convenient for you.
Recurring
GitHub Sponsors
Recurring from $1/month directly on GitHub where the source code lives. Cancel anytime. Makes continuous hardware acquisition predictable.
One-off
Ko-fi Tip
A quick one-time tip with no mandatory account or recurring subscription. Ideal if you booted NyxOS in QEMU, enjoyed it, and want to say thanks.
Transparent
Open Collective
For anyone who wants complete transparent receipts. Contributions and expenditures are documented line-by-line in public.
Recurring
Liberapay
Recurring like Sponsors, but run by a non-profit that takes no cut of its own — only the payment processor does. The one to pick if you would rather not fund a platform too.
Pay what you want
itch.io
The ISO itself, as a name-your-own-price download — including nothing. Grab the operating system and decide afterwards whether it was worth a coffee.
Zero Cost
Help That Is Worth More Than Money
An operating system with no test reports is just a toy demo. These actions move NyxOS forward significantly — and cost nothing.
1
Boot on Physical Hardware
Burn NyxOS.iso to a USB flash drive and boot a secondary PC. Report where initialization halts.
3
Star & Send Patches
Give the repository a star on GitHub, share screenshots, or submit a pull request.
Community
FOLLOW THE BUILD
NyxOS is developed entirely in the open. Join our kernel dev discussions on Discord.