On 2012-09-19 00:58 (GMT+0200) C. Masloch composed: >>> I read the announcement in July that Grub 2.00 supports FreeDOS.
>> So does Grub Legacy, [...] > As opposed to GRUB 2, it additionally needs setting up the correct boot > sector file (to be chainloaded from GRUB for loading the kernel) grub> root (hd0,0) grub> setup (hd0,0) grub> quit Oh so difficult, as opposed to the shenanigans, and 5-10 times the HD space sprawled across several directories and/or partitions, required to make Grub2 work. Not knowing more about specific user requirements, Grub2 to boot DOS is a classical example of gross overkill. -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Freedos-user mailing list Freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-user
