+1 +1 +1 :)
However...
I just wanted to point out that - if my grasp on technology is adequate -
going 32-bit need not break either hardware or software compatibility,
since the kernel could detect which CPU on which it is running and either
shift into protected mode or stay in real mode accordingly.
I have a habit of not fully explaining the concepts in my head (probably
why I'm not a teacher lol) so I just wanted to make sure I had made that
point clear. No problems, though. Looking forward to FreeDOS 2.0! :D
On Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 11:27 PM, Jim Hall <jh...@freedos.org> wrote:
> I'm traveling, and likely won't be able to check email again or update the
> roadmap on the wiki until Wednesday. With a few disagreements, it looks
> like the consensus remains this:
>
>
> *- "FreeDOS 1.2" should be an update/refresh from FreeDOS 1.1. No major
> changes. Improved installer is a good idea.*
>
> *- "FreeDOS 2.0" should be 16-bit. Make FreeDOS feel more modern, but keep
> it "DOS." We can improve the userspace. Keep supporting old PCs, but
> support new hardware where we can. UEFI may be tricky (see SeaBIOS
> discussion).*
>
> *- If FreeDOS-32 will break DOS application compatibility, it should not
> use the "FreeDOS" name.*
>
>
> This seems a clear direction.
>
> I'll admit that I'm curious what the kickstarter might achieve, but I'm
> not hopeful. So while a FreeDOS-32 kernel that ran 16-bit apps while adding
> new features would be very cool, it doesn't seem realistic. And it breaks
> hardware compatibility anyway. So let's take it off the roadmap.
>
> If they can demonstrate feasibility of FreeDOS-32 running 16-bit programs
> while adding new features, we can consider it and discuss it at that time.
> But I don't think we want to forecast it for a release (that is, not 2.0 or
> 3.0 ... it's up to them to demonstrate feasibility, then we'll pick up the
> topic again.)
>
> If no serious disagreements with the above, I think we can consider this
> topic done, and I'll update the roadmap on the wiki later this week.
>
> If you agree, please reply with "+1".
>
> If you disagree, please share your thoughts by Tuesday.
>
> Sound fair?
>
>
>
>
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