Just a quick update about FreeDOS and VirtualBox: The problem with UIDE.SYS freezing the boot process has been fixed in VirtualBox. The problem was caused by some unexpected behaviour of VirtualBox. Jack R. Ellis did provide a workaround since 2012, but it's good to see that also Oracle took care of the problem.
Another problems is also solved by VirtualBox: FreeDOS 1.1 now sees imediately if you connect a different CD image or change the floppy image. The "dir" command always shows the correct contents. The "ICH9" chipset in VirtualBox "System" - "Motherboard" still conflicts with networking. The packet driver seems to load now, but still can't be reached by networking programs AFAIK. So FreeDOS users should stay with the default "PIIX3". I updated the relevant VirtualBox pages in the FreeDOS wiki. I also added a page about the JEMMEX crash at boot, several users reported. http://freedos.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/VirtualBox_-_JEMMEX The new installer for FreeDOS 1.2 seems to be able to detect VirtualBox. @Jerome: What do you think about putting the correct includes for JEMMX into the line of option 1 in FDCONFIG.SYS if VirtualBox is detected? Probably after some more testing? Ulrich ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Attend Shape: An AT&T Tech Expo July 15-16. Meet us at AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA to explore cutting-edge tech and listen to tech luminaries present their vision of the future. This family event has something for everyone, including kids. Get more information and register today. http://sdm.link/attshape _______________________________________________ Freedos-user mailing list Freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-user
