RE: [ql-users] Re: Q40/Q60 device drivers

[Timothy Swenson]

At 08:38 AM 6/29/2001 +0100, Norman wrote:
>Just to take off at a tangent, how about an open source (type) project to
>build a new Operating System for ALL the QLs/compatibles/emulators out thare
>to use.

An interesting idea, Norman.  There are some pluses and some minuses:

    + Good way to expand our knowledge of QDOS
    + Possible way to get additional features

    - More fractionalizing of QDOS community (QDOS, Minerva, SMSQ, etc.)

If this was to go forward, there are two ways to go:
    - QDOS Classic   (should be able to use in North America)
    - Minerva (if ever publicly released)

An organization similar to what Linux is using could be setup to keep the 
project running smoothly.  We do have a number of experts (outside of Tony 
Tebby) that might be willing to contribute to the project.  I'd be willing 
to help on the documentation side (so that I could learn QDOS better).

There might need to be some work to replace some commercial parts of QDOS 
that have become integrated in QDOS (PE), or some arrangement worked out, 
or an assumption that they will stay commercial.

Anyone willing to step up and play project leader?

Tim Swenson