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by wk_end 48 days ago
Is there a reason they don't go with Ubuntu or something like that instead?
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prmoustache 48 days ago
I guess they don't want to get support's call. DOS looks like firmware for non techies.
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jordand 48 days ago
Linux drivers and certification is a whole lot of extra work and complexity compared to FreeDOS. Years ago, Nettops were sold with FreeDOS where the components didn't support Linux that well.
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