Mateusz Viste composed on 2016-02-23 09:28 (UTC+0100): > I'm going with Louis on this one. When installing FreeDOS, I'd expect > the installer to overwrite my MBR with clean boot code, so I don't have > any troubles booting FreeDOS post install. That's what MS-DOS did, and > that's what I expect from any OS in fact.
I expect more sophistication than such belligerence. Even WinXP checks MBR code compatibility, and leaves it undisturbed if OK. > Naturally, an appropriately big warning must be presented before doing > so, and if the user knows he has some tricky configuration (multi-boot), > he should be able to select an option "leave my MBR alone please, I will > take care of it myself". This I find acceptable, and inconsistent with your previous paragraph. All the non-ancient Linux installers I'm familiar with allow the MBR to be kept undisturbed, even if it means the new Linux installation seems won't be bootable. -- "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/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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-user mailing list Freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-user
