I really like the core of Martin's idea, and I think it shows a lot of initiative and energy. I say go for it, give it a try, and see if it works. That's how these things start.
Years back, I had a somewhat similar idea, so maybe Martin can use this: Rather than writing any kernel stuff, or redefining existing APIs, recreate a Unix/Linux-like operating system that's based around a DOS kernel. You have the FreeDOS kernel to start with. Take the GNU utilities and create a Unix/Linux-like "userspace" of utilities. It's an interesting job of porting & recompiling to work on a different platform. A lot of this already exists in the "gnuish" utilities. Several of the FreeDOS utilities in the "Util" category are based off similar Unix utilities. What Unix utilities you cannot port to DOS, write replacements. I'd be really interested in seeing a feature-complete Unix/Linux-like command line system based on DOS. -jh ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Freedos-devel mailing list Freedos-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-devel
