Re: [Freedos-user] FreeDOS works for me!
Chris Ruhl wrote: > Glad to hear that you have no problems!! FreeDOS does work! > It works for me as well now that I know what's what with > certain hardware configurations. > > The FreeDOS project has done very well considering -- there > are so many different hardware combinations, BIOSs, device > drivers, memory management issues, and even software out > there worldwide, it's huge! > > They can't test them all unless those of us who do have > problems diplomatically speak up and try to help by testing > and such. Successful software gets that way from testing and > retesting on as many different machines as possible with > dedicated programmers who enjoy working on this sort of > project. I fully agree with you ;-) I've been testing FreeDOS on several machines and virtual Machines, using Virtual Box. Of course like many fellow FreeDOS users I've encountered some problems, but have always been able to solve them. For example I've had a problem booting from the CD-ROM on a machine. However it was a hardware problem. Usually as soon as I install a CD-ROM drive, I remove the Master/Slave jumper. This machine however required the jumper at the right placed. After I replaced it, I was able to install FreeDOS from the boot CD flawlessly. The main reason of my original message, was a reaction to the "FreeDOS is great, but it doesn't work" messages that where recently posted. I'm concerned FreeDOS coders will give up. Remember all of them are simply human beings, who have a *LIFE* beyond FreeDOS. They don't get payed for their *GREAT* work and if you just keep on criticizing their work over and over and... at some time they've had it and will lose interest in the project. The only thing "our" coders deserve is our deepest respect, for the great things they've accomplished. IMHO it's simply a matter of competence (or more likely, the lack there of) if users are unable to successfully install FreeDOS. Don't blame the install script, because it works just fine! FreeDOS simply isn't for n00bs. Period ;-) > > ----- Original Message Follows - > From: Marti van Lin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: Re: [Freedos-user] FreeDOS works for me! > Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 03:09:08 +0200 > >> I'm sorry guys and girls, but I've been working with >> FreeDOS for quite some time and I don't understand why on >> earth some of you have such problems, getting FreeDOS to >> work :-/ >> >> I've got FreeDOS working on a dedicated machine, without a >> glitch! >> >> In my point of view there's absolutely *nothing* wrong >> with the installation and configuration program. >> >> I simply don't get it, because it works perfectly for me, >> or am I crazy Huh? -- |_|0|_| Marti T. van Lin |_|_|0| http://ml2mst.googlepages.com |0|0|0| http://osgeex.blogspot.com - This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ ___ Freedos-user mailing list Freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-user
Re: [Freedos-user] FreeDOS works for me!
Glad to hear that you have no problems!! FreeDOS does work! It works for me as well now that I know what's what with certain hardware configurations. The FreeDOS project has done very well considering -- there are so many different hardware combinations, BIOSs, device drivers, memory management issues, and even software out there worldwide, it's huge! They can't test them all unless those of us who do have problems diplomatically speak up and try to help by testing and such. Successful software gets that way from testing and retesting on as many different machines as possible with dedicated programmers who enjoy working on this sort of project. - Original Message Follows - From: Marti van Lin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [Freedos-user] FreeDOS works for me! Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 03:09:08 +0200 > I'm sorry guys and girls, but I've been working with > FreeDOS for quite some time and I don't understand why on > earth some of you have such problems, getting FreeDOS to > work :-/ > > I've got FreeDOS working on a dedicated machine, without a > glitch! > > In my point of view there's absolutely *nothing* wrong > with the installation and configuration program. > > I simply don't get it, because it works perfectly for me, > or am I crazy Huh? > > > |_|0|_| Marti T. van Lin > |_|_|0| http://ml2mst.googlepages.com > |0|0|0| http://osgeex.blogspot.com > > -- > --- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk > Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? > Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using > AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now > >> http://get.splunk.com/ > ___ > Freedos-user mailing list > Freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-user - This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ ___ Freedos-user mailing list Freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-user
Re: [Freedos-user] FreeDOS works for me!
I'm sorry guys and girls, but I've been working with FreeDOS for quite some time and I don't understand why on earth some of you have such problems, getting FreeDOS to work :-/ I've got FreeDOS working on a dedicated machine, without a glitch! In my point of view there's absolutely *nothing* wrong with the installation and configuration program. I simply don't get it, because it works perfectly for me, or am I crazy Huh? |_|0|_| Marti T. van Lin |_|_|0| http://ml2mst.googlepages.com |0|0|0| http://osgeex.blogspot.com - This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ ___ Freedos-user mailing list Freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-user
