> DOSEMU2 (Linux-hosted) is still being worked upon, and there have been > efforts to port the current FreeDOS kernel to GCC (with 16-bit support > patches). Since that (also) works on x64, the latest efforts should > again continue to prolong the lifetime of DOS programs, which is good > since even traditional BIOS/CSM will "probably" disappear by 2020.
this is simply nonsense. a GCC compiled FreeDOS kernel will work *exactly* where the standard WatcomC compiled works; no more , no less (bugs aside). the GCC kernel is still 16 bit stuff, and requires a working BIOS. Tom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Freedos-user mailing list Freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-user