On Fri, Dec 19, 2014 at 1:27 PM, Mercury Thirteen <mercury0x0...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Hi Eric!
>
> Yes, this shell (as well as my GUI from which I'm porting it) is
> completely open source.
>
> I guess it could fit under either category? When the port is finished, it
> will be an exact clone of the MS-DOS command.com, only with added
> features. Users need not concern themselves with said added features unless
> they wish to do so, as it will be functionally identical to the shell
> they're used to unless they explicitly make use of the advanced options.
> That said, I certainly don't wish to step on any toes, as it were, so if
> the best course of action is to put it in "Util" then so be it. I'm not
> petitioning the disposal of the tried-and-true FreeCOM by any means. :)
>
> Hosting isn't a problem - I already have a website to host my projects and
> adding a spot for this shell when it's finished won't be a problem. I'm
> mainly just seeking a listing somewhere on the "all software" list so folks
> know it's available.
>
>
Very interesting! Do you have a website for your shell so others can look
at it? What open source license did you use for this? Did you use GNU GPL
or another free software license?
> My next question: How do I get my software listed on the FreeDOS site? Is
> it a Wiki-type situation where I can go in and edit it myself or does
> someone else handle that? Maybe I jump the gun here and I would find out
> more if I just waited for Jim and Rugxulo to reply as you suggested, eh? lol
>
>
Generally, before we add a new program to the Software List on the website,
we like to see that people are using the new program and find it
interesting, and maybe that it's had a few releases. That way, we know the
program has some momentum behind it, and the project won't disappear or go
stale. So, release early, and release often! Let others try it out and
discuss it!
The BASE category in the software list is reserved for those programs that
replace original MS-DOS functionality, and we try to keep it to one program
each. For example, we are unlikely to add a second "FIND" program to the
BASE list, or a second "COMMAND.COM" to the BASE list. We usually add these
"second versions" into the UTIL category (or wherever else seems
appropriate) - and if people seem to prefer the second one (in UTIL) to the
first one (in BASE) then we switch things around.
> Speaking of Jim, I know he was requesting help redesigning the software
> list and I emailed him to volunteer for it, but have received no reply to
> date. If that's still needed, I'd be happy to do that as well.
>
>
I've been very busy with work (I'm the IT Director & CIO at a university)
so I haven't had as much time as I would like to work on open source
software this Fall. But I'm working my way back. I'll go find your other
email and reply to that. Sorry about the delay in getting back to you.
> Overall, I love this project and want to help as much as I can. :)
>
>
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