"Jerry J. Haumberger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> [...]
> My feelings on Linux are the same as yours. It isn't a cure-all for
> the "DOS blues", and what's more, I don't think it's been wise for
> the Linux folks to give it the "flavor" of entertainment and the
> "coolness" of Windows. It's far too sophisticated for that sort of
> thing and should be considered on a much higher level of usage than
> ordinary day to day DOS; it should be developed for important
> business and network related markets/uses, not entertainment
I appreciate your sentiment, although I don't share the fond memories of the
glory days of DOS (perhaps because I did support). However, keep in mind
that Linux is VERY well suited to low-resource, and embedded environments as
well as the high end hardware. While its base requirements are a bit higher
than DOS (ELKS notwithstanding), it certainly runs on lower end hardware
quite well. And it does offer native, 32 bit multitasking on multiple
platforms. (I won't get going on DOSemu again, I promise! :)
As far as the fluff: Better that it be run on Linux than simply yielding the
consumer desktop to Microsoft again!
I understand where you and Or are coming from. I just don't think that
there's any benefit to limiting Linux's application simply to leave a niche
for another OS. Linux isn't for everyone, and DOS certainly is well
understood and has its place. I just hope the Linux community continues to
look for ways to provide an Open Source alternative on ALL platforms,
regardless of size, vintage or CPU family!
My 2 cents worth. Good luck on your quest for the Perfect DOS!
- Bob
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