Writing a Game/OS or whatever kind of software in binary.

[Calavera]

I've heard that no matter how advanced a computer is that is all boils down to 0s and 1s. Like this for example

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01001000 01101001 00100000 01010010 01101111 01101111 01100110 01110101 01110011 00100001

So my idea is to write something in binary using just 0s and 1s. I plan to fill around a million pages or so with binary code and see what comes out. If I do it right I could possibly make a new Grand Theft Auto game or a brand new operating system! Once it is complete it will be fun to go through all the menus and settings and see what it can do.

I suppose it is even possible with the right 0s and 1s that I could make a Dreamcast game! Wouldn't it be awesome if I was able to type the right sequence and get Shenmue 4?

I'm not going about this the wrong way am I? This is how that stuff works, correct? The main question I have for you guys is what program to use to compile muh binary. My first choice is QBasic but perhaps you know of a better one.

Your pal in technology,
Calavera

[Dr. Zoidberg]

I look forward to seeing the game/OS or whatever that you make.

[ian]

And I thought I saw a 2!

[Calavera]

I look forward to seeing the game/OS or whatever that you make.

Well my first attempt was a failure. After typing 0s and 1s for hours and hours when I compiled the binary it was just Donkey Kong Country for the SNES! Since I made it with random 0s and 1s there are some differences. For example it now says made by Careware 1998 but that is to be expected I suppose.

[Dr. Zoidberg]

Oh well, better luck next time. Maybe you can make Seaman on the Dreamcast with your next try.