Hi, On 7/17/11, Jim Hall <jh...@freedos.org> wrote: > > I don't know that I've used this DOSSHELL before. I just tried it now, > and once I got used to the key commands, it seemed easy to use, and > very nice.
It looks okay, but it's fairly minimal. I'd heavily prefer Doszip, honestly. > The source requires Microsoft BASIC Compiler to build. Is there a free > version of Microsoft BASIC Compiler (DOS) out there? I haven't found > it on Microsoft's site. Or perhaps a compatible BASIC compiler that > will build this DOSSHELL? VBDOS is what it used. I think? FreeBASIC has "some" compatibility, but probably not enough, esp. the TUI stuff. I'm sure it could be ported, but it's probably a fairly big rewrite to do that. But no, I don't know of any other suitable "freeware" projects that would substitute, not by MS either. > To keep FreeDOS "free" we need to use free software tools wherever > possible. That's why we encourage NASM and OpenWatcom, and other free > tools. We have a few programs still that use Borland's TurboC > compiler, but I believe this is still available for free download via > their "Museum" site, or the programs can be compiled using another > compiler anyway. So I'm looking for a "Museum" free download area on > Microsoft's web site for the BASIC Compiler, or a compatible BASIC > compiler. Doszip at least can build with OpenWatcom and JWasm, so that's good. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AppSumo Presents a FREE Video for the SourceForge Community by Eric Ries, the creator of the Lean Startup Methodology on "Lean Startup Secrets Revealed." This video shows you how to validate your ideas, optimize your ideas and identify your business strategy. http://p.sf.net/sfu/appsumosfdev2dev _______________________________________________ Freedos-devel mailing list Freedos-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-devel
