Michael B. Brutman wrote:
> Just my opinion, but here it is ...
>
> Trying to do a new OS that resembles DOS but has modern features is not
> feasible and not going to happen. The biggest problem is DOS
> compatibility - as soon as you start messing with the memory management,
> APIs or fixing the "bugs" then existing DOS software will break. You
> can have a DOS-like operating system that supports INT 21 calls, direct
> access to hardware, and some other attributes, but if you can't load DOS
> device drivers, TSRs, or take advantage of weird DOS specific features
> then it really isn't DOS anymore.
Just my opinion: I totally agree with you. ;-)
Newbies, please use your enthusiasm to write new apps! :-)
Robert Riebisch
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