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		wk_end 1 day ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: SDL Now Supports DOS Is there a reason they don't go with Ubuntu or something like that instead?

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prmoustache 1 day ago | [–]

I guess they don't want to get support's call. DOS looks like firmware for non techies.

jordand 1 day ago | [–]

Linux drivers and certification is a whole lot of extra work and complexity compared to FreeDOS. Years ago, Nettops were sold with FreeDOS where the components didn't support Linux that well.

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