> > Whether you are using Linux or any other OS there is nothing wrong
> > with
> > using a Dos boot disk to flash your BIOS.  
> 
> It's not that I find it wrong or offensive to use DOS when flashing our BIOS... but 
> the fact is, ever since we started to computerize, most or all of our software are 
> Opensouce/FreeSoftware. :-) 
> 
> Thus we may not have any leagal access to MS-DOS.... especially in the light of the 
> new MS licensing agreement (... OS is bundled w/ hardware...non-transferable) :-\ 

I am not sure of its legality but DOS bootdisks from some websites 
(http://www.bootdisk.com) are easily available.  

BTW, some newer boards come with built-in BIOS capabilities that allow them to upgrade 
themselves.


Holden
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