includes SE models
This one is very usual like the rest.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/138/13833.html
Has “36 parts” such as programs/apps and pictures. Newer than most of the OSes on this list, being made in 2012.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/450/45033.html
It is password protected and very secure
A fast and small little GUI for program launching. This requires zStart for launching, however.
https://www.cemetech.net/downloads/files/1038/x1038
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/457/45745.html
An alpha build of a windows-inspired shell with some programs on the front. Looks at least a bit interesting due to the desktop icon integration.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/417/41786.html
An OS emulator with resizable windows, command prompt, program manager, and multitasking. A bit advanced for these calculators.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/406/40632.html
All information is in the supplied .txt file. Appears to be a password protected program to run IONs and such.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/125/12578.html
Pretty cool looking OS with a bunch of fancy features included. Dutch/English bilingual release. Has networking?
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/365/36539.html
A clone of a basic Unix shell. Functionality unknown.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/236/23600.html
A shell that combines support for both axe sources and axe execs, complete with compilation. Looks quite feature filled, with a simple gut practical interface.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/450/45030.html
which is a replacement OS for TI-8x Plus calculators
An assembly-based operating system with the ability to run files, support libraries, and some more relatively simple functions. Includes programs.
http://bzc.sourceforge.net/baos.html
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/398/39863.html
A Linux clone that has Windows file conventions for some reason.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/254/25450.html
Various GUIs for the “Black Eagle Shell”. They all look a bit interesting, and the fact that it’s a pack of 4 makes this stand out somewhat.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/361/36125.html
A BASIC shell with a prank program and “three menus”.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/395/39599.html
Another Windows ripoff that apparently sucks and is very broken.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/339/33992.html
A fluxbox-inspired shell with a cursor and menus. Probably looks very esoteric.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/410/41084.html
A simple clone for the TI-83, but it may also work on the TI-84?
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/428/42809.html
Reminds me of a ticket machine or television news station for some reason. BASIC shell.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/302/30265.html
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/349/34976.html (version, 2 interfaces)
Simple menus, run apps, the standard fare…
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/376/37646.html
Whether these emulators support operating systems for these consoles is unknown; it must be looked into further. Consoles without meaningful OSes are not included.
Nintendo Game Boy (no color) – Ti-Boy SE Beta 0.2.05
By including file transfer and a reminder program, this OS has managed to stand out.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/410/41087.html
Has a calendar, and password protection… and a GUI!
Crunchy doesn't contain it internally as other shells do
May not work on new 83s or 84s, due to an LCD driver code issue. Otherwise, a simple shell for viewing programs in a list, as long as they have a shell header.
https://www.tiwizard.com/downloads/crunchy-os/
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/325/32507.html
because CSX, pongOS, etc was made for the TI-83+
A command interpreter that allows uploading of files from PC. Doesn’t seem to do much else.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/349/34973.html
Two variants of this OS, with one being like DOS, and the other being like your typical icon-less Windows clone.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/110/11086.html
Looks kind of cool, and is apparently faster than Black Eagle.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/410/41077.html
Run any BASIC or ASM program or game
A shell that runs on top of the existing “OS” these calculators run. Known as the best shell that is not just a straight up OS running on the calculator in place of the original OS.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/430/43068.html
This one has an instant messenger and word processor! Astonishing.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/181/18158.html
Although it is slow, it allows me to write TI-86 Basic programs
A Z80 emulator that can run a TI-81, 82, 83, 85, or 86. Worthy of inclusion outside of the “PC emulators” generic category.
http://tibasicdev.wikidot.com/forum/t-76641/emu8x
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/377/37796.html
Some OS with a weird looking GUI and networking/chat functions.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/446/44603.html
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/437/43770.html (version)
A clone of a basic file explorer program, and not much else. Can hold 35 programs.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/123/12367.html
A bunch of plugins, shells, and additions for this “Faraday Anywhere” OS. Appears to be very advanced and feature filled, although it may be a trick… can’t tell.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/277/27713.html (13.0.0)
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/278/27884.html (13.0.5)
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/296/29664.html (14.5.0 X11 clone)
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/317/31715.html (XV/15 seems nice)
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/342/34229.html (15.9.0)
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/273/27328.html (dev vers, +”GIMP”)
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/273/27333.html (dev vers 2)
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/274/27445.html (dev vers 3)
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/278/27893.html (minimal network vers)
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/278/27892.html (user network vers)
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/278/27891.html (superuser network vers)
Asm or BASIC programs available, with a “conventional” graphical interface + “teacher’s key”.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/308/30859.html
this thing is far from finished
Clones Windows, with a lot of good ideas but very little actually implemented.
https://www.cemetech.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1687
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/391/39139.html
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/390/39042.html (1.0 P)
Not to be confused with the other GEM for the Atari ST. Glorified text interface, but has a language.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/121/12143.html
This is in a demo state, but it is claimed to be 98% more stable, implying it mostly functions. Something in the menus visible is about a “Game emulator”, which piques the interest.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/310/31035.html
Has a “notebook”, but no “annoying password protection”.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/129/12990.html
A Taiwanese OS that’s for the Silver Edition but also the normal edition.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/314/31424.html
An upgraded version of “ION”, although it somehow manages to botch the flash memory archival. Otherwise, appears to be a completely acceptable shell.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/105/10527.html
Cursor-focused BASIC shell that actually looks somewhat look for that feature alone.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/424/42459.html
The first assembly shell for the 83/84s. Simple and fast, with various programs requiring it to function.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/130/13058.html
A “99% compatible” ion clone shell, with a more interesting graphical menu + cursor. Supports password lock.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/165/16533.html
Another Windows clone with an included game.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/271/27141.html
the pieces of KnightOS are maintained as separate projects under the KnightOS organization
Likely the most versatile OS available for these two calculators. The most recent versions may support USB upload from PC, allowing this to effectively completely replace the original calculator OS.
https://web.archive.org/web/20231225091219/https://knightos.org/
https://github.com/KnightOS/KnightOS (git most recent & USB, but compile difficult)
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/463/46387.html (precompiled, NO USB!!)
Similar to Vera, and it appears as if the sources/binaries are lost.
https://web.archive.org/web/20100122033742/http://lifos.sourceforge.net/wordpress/
A clone of “xfree86” GUI on an unspecified distro.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/114/11473.html
This one calls it’s x11 clone “Startx”.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/325/32526.html
A Linux clone with a cursor and “a GNOME”.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/208/20861.html
A simple mock version of Mac OS 9 or something.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/170/17072.html
A clone of Mac OS X 10.4.7, including “Microsoft Word”
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/388/38863.html
This can’t run anything, although it can view programs as icons.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/389/38933.html
Simple two-column shell GUI thing.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/111/11187.html
Lots of quotes used on this description. Like Windows with a “+” X11 style cursor.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/143/14317.html
It works on all 83+/84+ calcs regardless of age
The other prestige shell for these calculators, in tandem with Doors. Simple and compatible with archives.
https://www.ticalc.org/pub/83plus/asm/programs/mirageos/
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/139/13949.html
Moar windows clones with a taskbar and start button.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/119/11928.html
Windows clones, once again. No icons or whatever.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/115/11579.html
Graphical interface that looks like it’s been put all over the desktop. Unique, at least. Has settings…
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/459/45996.html
Another OS with various features, such as a loader, playing WAVs, varying font styles, etc. As in, it’s not just a glorified shell on top of TI-OS.
https://web.archive.org/web/20070530054043/http://forum.reaktix.com/viewtopic.php?pid=11
“a from-the-ground-up re-implementation of the TI-OS”
An attempt to replace the original TI-OS in usability. Can only dual boot and monitor system.
Has a “cool screensaver”.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/249/24919.html
Slightly more interesting GUI than usual.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/293/29307.html
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/299/29911.html (sources & more)
This one has “extreme graphics”.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/364/36444.html
A bunch of functions in a menu, such as mail and finances.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/407/40771.html
This one is compatible with ION, and it has the ability to change the background into a custom one.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/390/39006.html
Based off Linux, somewhat. Paul is dead?
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/170/17009.html
Whether these emulators support operating systems for these computers is unknown; it must be looked into further. PCs without meaningful OSes are not included.
x86 – CalcDOS (16-bit)
This one has a clock and “computer functions”.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/410/41083.html
An unofficial upgrade to Plasma 1.4, fixing a crashing bug. 100% compatible with Ion.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/412/41278.html
is not really intended as a replacement OS, but it may be useful for various purposes
Including a hex editor and some games, PongOS is the first “serious” OS for the 83+ and 84+.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/350/35058.html
This one requires “some sort of Lowercase”. Has a clock that freaks out all over the screen.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/332/33209.html
An Ion clone with “more features”. What exactly these features are is not known.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/177/17793.html
Predicted by Texas Instruments OS devs. This has a message encryption/decryption sys…
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/240/24052.html
Looks very similar to Izzard, if not identical. Has a few settings and a command prompt. Can’t run ion apparently?
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/374/37439.html
Finally, an OS with icons on the desktop, windows, passwords, and obscure looking programs that can’t be identified with just a glance.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/397/39719.html
This appears to have a GUI.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/398/39897.html
This one is apparently “awesome”.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/397/39767.html
Simulates the Apple II-gs “System 3.0”.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/214/21457.html
A basic ass shell that takes up a lot of space.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/366/36641.html
“semi-graphical desktop”
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/384/38437.html
A GUI shell replacement to be ran within TSE. Can manage programs and delete things.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/150/15057.html
This one has directories, greetings, etc.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/350/35026.html
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/335/33594.html (repeat?)
Has a password protection system and guest/admin accounts, which is a bit fancy for a calculator.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/344/34422.html
Well the usual.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/168/16803.html
The most basic desktop of all time.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/252/25299.html
The improved version of TSE, a multitasking shell for the TI-83+. Includes ion emulation.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/165/16537.html
Some attempt of running an ACTUAL OS for Z80 based calculators of the TI, namely these two.
https://web.archive.org/web/20200919183748/https://wikiti.brandonw.net/index.php?title=Vera
The creator says it’s broken.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/220/22056.html
This one has a single folder icon.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/220/22017.html
An unfinished clone of Windows 2003, that can’t really do anything except check the battery.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/284/28440.html
Yet another extremely basic Windows-inspired shell.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/120/12065.html
Claims to look more like Windows 2000 than others.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/368/36817.html
This is as simple as the other clones.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/124/12490.html
Looks like it draws directly on top of the graphing itself…
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/166/16647.html
Warning, dithered background and from 2013.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/456/45637.html
Very little left to say at this point.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/321/32107.html
This one has the usual programs, appearance, the works.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/158/15836.html
The “fastest BASIC program”, according to the author.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/358/35835.html
Well the number went up by one. Usual and boring.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/362/36260.html
This one has a lot of icons. Good job!
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/163/16349.html
Nothing changes.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/124/12447.html
Well this one is Windows II. Finally, it's out. Has a notepad. Needs lowercase.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/122/12280.html
Different graphics than usual.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/194/19453.html
What else can be said for another one of these?
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/120/12067.html
More icons, more desktop, more this more that
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/186/18612.html
This one’s graphics aren’t so square.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/264/26498.html
Apparently, the “Windows 83 XP” shell is acclaimed, according to this author. Looks identical
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/374/37448.html
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/390/39048.html (repeat?)
Well no “P”. Some random apps.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/345/34562.html
Dithered background?
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/299/29967.html
“the best windows xp program made” This one has icons too!
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/369/36916.html
This one has a fake virus attacker and a fake home.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/413/41313.html
TEXT BASED VERSION IN RUDE ALL CAPS
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/308/30865.html
Now this one changes up the GUI a little. Has chat?
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/203/20342.html
This one has shadows and icons. Not bad.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/339/33983.html
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/329/32905.html (vers 2)
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/345/34591.html (vers 4)
The “best” version of Xodus. This one looks a bit interesting.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/297/29723.html
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/368/36873.html (newer?)
A sort of upgrade to the original TI-OS, adding a new GUI and many user-friendly features for checking various variables.
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/350/35059.html
using Doors CS 7, CALCnet 2.2, and globalCALCnet
Allows accessing the internet on the calculator through the CalcNet bridge or a miniUSB cable. Text only, of course, but fully capable of viewing web pages. Requires Doors CS 7.2 Beta 2 or above.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9PCf2B7lzA
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/439/43966.html
Appears to allow emailing via POP servers and the serial port?
https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/194/19404.html