> > Message: 6 > From: "Shane M. Coughlan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net> > Subject: Re: [Freedos-user] What about a GUI > Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 11:44:05 +0900 > Reply-To: freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net > > >> So, got a MS-DOS compatible operating system. > >> But what about a GUI ? > > It all really depends on what you want to do. First let me state that I > have a vested interest in GUI software for DOS, as I develop OpenGEM for > the FreeDOS enviroment. OpenGEM is a single-tasking 16bit GUI for DOS with > a range of applications (including word processing, DTP and graphics > applications). > > You have DOS and you want a GUI. Okay. > > Do you want a simple and quick way to manage lots of files with features > like drag and drop, and multiple resizable windows? Something like OpenGEM > or SEAL can do that. > > Do you want to have lots of colourful graphics and eyecandy? Something > like SEAL can do that. > > Do you want something reliable and stable? Something like OpenGEM or > DESKTOP2 can do that. > > Do you want something with lots of applications? Something like OpenGEM > can do that. > > Do you want something that has multitasking? Something like SEAL can do > that. > > Do you want a modern 32bit multitasking GUI running powerful multimedia > applications on your Pentium4? You're looking at the wrong operating > system enviroment. Go get Linux with Gnome or KDE. > > DOS provides a simple and powerful way to run computers, particuarly > low-end machines. The DOS GUIs can help you manage your files or use > grapically orientated programs. We cannot provide you with an XP fighter > though. That's just not our arena, nor will it realistically ever be. > There's no point in me trying to make OpenGEM a KDE. KDE does that very > well already. > > Personally, I think the main use of a GUI on DOS is to manage files. I > like selecting multiple files to delete or move. If you want to do this, > then have a look at OpenGEM or its little sister, GEMini. > http://gem.shaneland.co.uk > > Regards > > Shane > >
Another big use for a GUI is to provide widgets to use to develop embedded applications that have a user interface .. Buttons and readouts.. While i do commend your work that has given us OGEM, i think GUI needs transends 'simple file management'... But agreed, not into the high end multitasking world like photon is... ------------------------------------------------------- SF.Net email is sponsored by: Discover Easy Linux Migration Strategies from IBM. Find simple to follow Roadmaps, straightforward articles, informative Webcasts and more! Get everything you need to get up to speed, fast. http://ads.osdn.com/?ad_id=7477&alloc_id=16492&op=click _______________________________________________ Freedos-user mailing list Freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-user
