Will OpenDOS be ported to DJGPP?
OpenDOS FAQ listWell, the core OS can't be (IBMBIO.COM, IBMDOS.COM, and COMMAND.COM) but there's no reason why the utilities couldn't all be 32-bit DJGPP programs. However, that means that a 386 is required, which otherwise wouldn't be true.
Related QuestionsWhat's the relationship between DJGPP and OpenDOS?
OpenDOS FAQ listThe DJGPP and OpenDOS groups expect to work closely together to "clean up" the OpenDOS sources and integrate the GEM, TCP/IP, and EMM386 APIs into DJGPP's development kits. While no official arrangements have been made, suffice to say that there will be many DJGPP developers with OpenDOS sources! As for porting OpenDOS to DJGPP, remember that DJGPP doesn't support 16-bit machines, which will be a popular platform for OpenDOS.
Related QuestionsWhere can I find the OpenDOS documentation?
DOS FAQ by Christoph Fuchsalternative to the official documentation is the outstanding file nwdostip.txt in the MPDOSTIP.ZIP archive (http://www.uni-bonn.de/~uzs180/mpdokeng.html#M.MPDOSTIP) from Matthias Paul. This package isn't an official document, but it contains much information about DR-DOS and other DOS related topics like NC and a file with many undocumented features of DR-DOS. Unfortunately, these files only exist in german language.
Related QuestionsAre there any other DR-DOS/OpenDOS FAQs?
DOS FAQ by Christoph FuchsI found an outdated (March 14, 1997) OpenDOS FAQ at http://www.delorie.com/opendos/faq/. If you know any other DR-DOS/OpenDOS FAQ, please contact me <cfuchs@n-net.org>. PTS DOS is a russian DOS, written in assembler. It's really fast. It comes on two floppy disks, one with the system and the utilities, the other one with Arachne as webbrowser. It claims to be MS-DOS compatible, but it's a bit strange in configuration and memory management but it is still developed. At http://phystechsoft.
Related QuestionsAbout OpenDOS Q: What is OpenDOS?
OpenDOS FAQ listOpenDOS is a clone of the popular MS-DOS operating system. Like MS-DOS, it is a 16 bit OS, and includes the full range of standard utilities (sort, chkdsk, etc), most of which are improvements over their counterparts supplied with MS-DOS. The supplied game, NetWars, is far better than MS-DOS"worms"!
Related QuestionsWho owns OpenDOS?
OpenDOS FAQ listOpenDOS is the sole property of Caldera, but they are releasing a free "evaluation" copy which can be used for non-commercial use and evaluation. They plan to release the sources to the public within the next month or so, too.
Related QuestionsIs FreeDOS the same as OpenDOS?
If you have any questions, please contact the FD-DOC coordin...Actually, Caldera has re-named OpenDOS to DR-DOS, because their DOS was neither really open nor free.
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DJGPP Frequently-Asked Questions ListA : DJGPP is a port of GNU C/C++ compiler and development tools to 32-bit, protected-mode environment on Intel 32-bit CPUs running MS-DOS and compatible operating systems, by DJ Delorie and friends. Starting from v2.
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The GNU Pascal Manual - The GNU Pascal Frequently Asked Ques...DJGPP is a complete 32-bit C/C++ development system for Intel 80386 (and higher) PCs running DOS. It includes ports of many GNU development utilities. The development tools require a 80386 or newer computer to run, as do the programs they produce. In most cases, the programs it produces can be sold commercially without license or royalties. GPC/DJGPP is a DJGPP V2 application, and most of the DJGPP documentation applies for GPC too. A great source of information is the DJGPP FAQ: http://www.Related Questions
The Cygwin FAQDJGPP is a similar idea, but for DOS instead of Win32. DJGPP uses a "DOS extender" to provide a more reasonable operating interface for its applications. The Cygwin toolset doesn't have to do this since all of the applications are native WIN32. Applications compiled with the Cygwin tools can access the Win32 API functions, so you can write programs which use the Windows GUI.Related Questions
Is there an IRC channel for discussing OpenDOS?
OpenDOS FAQ listThis is due to the way that Caldera's web server is set up - it times out. If you have access to a high-speed network at your ISP or work, download it there and then transfer it over your modem. Until Caldera modifies their license, no mirrors can be set up. Send email to geneb@web.wa.net if you really need it to find out what the current best way to get it.
Related QuestionsWhat will I need to build OpenDOS?
OpenDOS FAQ listEach part is built with a different development package. To build everything (once the sources are found and cleaned up), you'll need nine different development packages to build it all. The hope is that this list can be reduced to two or three. The current list is approximately "Turbo Cv2,v3, BCC v2,v3.1, Watcom C v7, 3 versions of MASM, 2 version of TASM... and a partridge in a pear tree.....", according to Gene! EMM386 is all in assembler.
Related QuestionsOther Questions Q: Is there an OpenDOS logo?
OpenDOS FAQ listSome suggested OpenDOS slogans from the mailing list 286s! They are $9.99/lb. Close Windows, OpenDOS Close those Windows, OpenDOS! Close your Windows - OpenDOS! OpenDOS - Where do you want to go NOW? OpenDOS - Where else would you want to go? OpenDOS - Why go through windows when you could have a !&$^&* DOOR? OpenDOS, Windows DOSnt OpenDOS: Now you will get actually there. Why open a Window when you can OpenDOS? Windows can break, invest in a solid 'OpenDOS'
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Synergy Frequently Asked QuestionsProbably because the developers don't have access to platform XYZ and/or are unfamiliar with development on XYZ. Also, synergy has inherently non-portable aspects so there's a not insignificant effort involved in porting.
Related QuestionsIs DJGPP shareware?
DJGPP Frequently-Asked Questions ListA : DJGPP is not public domain, neither is it shareware (you don't have to pay a license fee to use DJGPP). Parts of DJGPP (the compiler and some of the development tools) are GNU software, so you must comply with GNU GPL if you distribute those parts (usually, you won't need to distribute them, because they are freely available to everyone). A small part of the C library is taken from the Berkeley BSD sources, and is therefore in public domain.
Related QuestionsDo you have any performance studies of ported applications?
Frequently asked Questions about Mainsoft for Java EEYes. We've thoroughly tested a customer's composite application platform, written end-to-end in .NET on Java EE under Linux. At IBM's Chicago Innovation Labs, the ported application performed just as well as the original .NET application, in three user scenarios. Read the full Performance Study for details.
Related QuestionsCan I use DJGPP with wxWindows?
MS WindowsNo. Although there is now a Windows 3.1 version of RSXDK which allows limited 32-bit Windows compilation under Windows using DJGPP, it doesn't have enough functionality to be useful for wxWindows. This has been checked out by Arjen Duursma (arjen@capints.uucp).
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Sensaphonics / FAQPorting the earphone to let ambient sound leak in has serious drawbacks. Because the porting effectively eliminates the benefits of isolation and cannot be controlled, there is a strong possibility that the user will turn the IEM system to unsafe loudness levels. Sensaphonics does not and will not make ported earphones. From a hearing conservation viewpoint, they are definitely NOT recommended.
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Nashua Mobile Portal :: Portability FAQ's :: publi...Unless you are a Corporate/Government subscriber, it is unlikely that your mobile phone line will be ported to a new Service Provider or Network Operator without your knowledge or approval. Your mobile phone will always tell you to which Network Operator you are connected, on the screen. If an unauthorised port does occur, contact your normal Service Provider as soon as possible and the port can be reversed.
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PARC Solutions: DataGlyphsYes, with a custom (business) arrangement. The toolkit is written in clean, well documented ANSI and POSIX compliant C, and thus is technically capable of being ported to a large number of platforms. The toolkit is known-capable of porting to platforms as diverse as OS/390, MacOS X, AIX, and many others including embedded platforms.
Related QuestionsWhy do I see a SIGSEGV from my ported UNIX application?
MKS Toolkit, D?veloppement UNIX et Windows - FAQsJust because your code runs on UNIX does not mean that it will run unmodified on Windows. In our experience, your code may really have a latent bug (or non-portable code) which simply does not manifest on UNIX. To debug such situations: Set the "stop always" state for the Access Violation exception in the Debug/Exceptions menu. On a segmentation violation, a pop-up dialog box will let you launch the debugger at the location of the fault.
Related QuestionsOkay, what developers have ported their own games?
Linux Gamers' FAQid software (http://www.idsoftware.com/) over the years has released ports (and in some cases source) for it's various titles. You can find their ports and some source available on ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/. Epic (http://www.epicgames.com/) of UT fame did the original work on porting UT, before handing off to Loki. Daniel Vogel, who worked on UT at Loki, now works at Epic. Epic has also hired icculus.org's own Ryan C. Gordon to work on UT2003, for which a demo is available.
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Ambrosia Software, Inc. -- marsAmbrosia currently has no plans to port Mars Rising to Windows. However, it's sequel, Deimos Rising has been ported to Windows. See above.
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Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows: Microsoft .NET FAQYes. A company called Ximian is porting the standards-based parts of .NET to Linux as you read this, and the work is amazingly far along. Code-named Mono, this project seeks to bring the C# programming language, the Common Language Runtime (CLR, see below), and other .NET features to Linux. On a related note, Microsoft has contracted Corel (makers of CorelDRAW and Word Perfect) to port .NET to FreeBSD at some undetermined date in the future. This project has not yet started.
Related QuestionsIs there anywhere I can get source or binaries that have already been ported to NetBSD/mac68k?
Porting and ProgrammingYes. As of the 1.3 release, NetBSD incorporates the package system (based on the FreeBSD ports system). The package collection contains the necessary files to help you quickly install many of the common software packages available on the Internet. Please take a look at the NetBSD package system documentation for more information:
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LairWare : Ultima III Frequently Asked Questionsthis point it seems unlikely. However, a modern Macintosh is perfectly capable of either running Windows natively or using a Windows emulator (such as Virtual PC, Real PC, or Blue Label) to run the PC versions of earlier Ultimas. Try searching online auction sites for "The Ultima Collection" CD-ROM (Windows) with all Ultimas prior to 9 (Ascension).
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