Bernie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> [...]
> But if "NewDeal" was an OS then it would be able to start from a floppy
(or
> HD/CD) without a need for any OS under it. Sinec that's the case it can't
> be an OS - it still needs:
> [...]

Just a reminder that the inability to boot without DOS does not necessarily
mean something's "not an OS". Witness NetWare 3.x and up. Arguably, one of
the best uses for DOS is as a program loader for something better.

- Bob

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