Not all parts of FreeDOS meet the FSF's requirements[0]. One, it's not a "GNU/Linux" system. Two, there are few tools in BASE [1] which are open source but not necessarily 4 freedoms OSS [2]. Jack Ellis' work and SHSUCDX being prime examples.
[0] http://www.gnu.org/distros/free-system-distribution-guidelines.html [1] http://freedos.sourceforge.net/software/?cat=base [2] http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html On Wed, Feb 10, 2016 at 2:09 PM, Henrik Schick-Hansen <henrik.sch...@outlook.com> wrote: > I was just wondering why freedos is not listed on fsf (free software > foundation) ? > > I think that freedos deserve a spot here > http://www.gnu.org/distros/free-non-gnu-distros.html (above Replicant) so > that more users may discover and enjoy freedos. > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Site24x7 APM Insight: Get Deep Visibility into Application Performance > APM + Mobile APM + RUM: Monitor 3 App instances at just $35/Month > Monitor end-to-end web transactions and take corrective actions now > Troubleshoot faster and improve end-user experience. Signup Now! > http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=272487151&iu=/4140 > _______________________________________________ > Freedos-devel mailing list > Freedos-devel@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-devel > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Site24x7 APM Insight: Get Deep Visibility into Application Performance APM + Mobile APM + RUM: Monitor 3 App instances at just $35/Month Monitor end-to-end web transactions and take corrective actions now Troubleshoot faster and improve end-user experience. Signup Now! http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=272487151&iu=/4140 _______________________________________________ Freedos-devel mailing list Freedos-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-devel
