From: mharris AT blackwidow DOT saultc DOT on DOT ca
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 22:36:55 -0500 (EST)
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To: "Colin W. Glenn" <cwg01 AT gnofn DOT org>
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Subject: Re: [opendos] A more ordered fixlist
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On Tue, 11 Feb 1997, Colin W. Glenn wrote:

> On Tue, 11 Feb 1997 mharris AT blackwidow DOT saultc DOT on DOT ca wrote:
> > On Tue, 11 Feb 1997, Ian 'DrDebug' Day wrote:
> > 
> > > Just like with Linux, you can compile your own copy of the kernel to
> > > your liking to work with optimium efficiency, it would be nice to do the
> > > same with DOS.
> > 
> > It would be WONDERFUL to have that level of configurability with
> > DOS!  I can't wait!  I just hope that it doesn't effect 3rd party
> > software compatibility.
> 
> Hmmm, it would be nice to have a certain level of configurability without
> sacrificing convience of installation, like providing many possible setups
> in OBJ format, and after the installie has selected just how he wants his
> system set up, the installer compiles, or rather, links a custom kernel
> with full compatibility!

Yes, that would be a very good solution all around for a default
distribution without sources.  I think that 99% of all users
both techie and not would benefit from an OBJ archive and a
linker being included with OpenDOS.

> (Psst! Mike!  This easier to read?)
> 
> <! PrePared HTML!  Just export as a HTML file and Click!>
> A Christian Web Site! 
> The Light <a href="http://www.thelight.org/">.</a>
> A neat place to visit.
> HotSpot <a href="http://www.hspro.com/hotspot/">.</a>

Yeah, I've installed an HTML browser in my contact lenses.  :o)


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