FreeDOS 1.4 Is Here
a year ago
- #Open Source
- #Operating System
- #FreeDOS
- FreeDOS 1.4 includes numerous package updates such as FreeCOM, Xcopy, Move, Fdisk, mTCP, and FDHelp.
- Some updates like Blocek text editor (version 1.76) missed the FreeDOS 1.4 release and will be included in future test releases.
- The FreeDOS kernel remains unchanged from version 1.3 as the new kernel is still under development and testing.
- FreeDOS 1.4 has streamlined packages, removing buggy graphical desktops like Seal and oZone, but retaining OpenGEM with a helper for root directory emulation.
- BMP2PNG was replaced with DOSVIEW, a versatile image viewer and converter supporting multiple formats.
- Package distribution was rearranged to avoid duplication, reducing the size of the Live CD and Bonus CD significantly.
- Monthly test releases were introduced to simplify the distribution process, thanks to Jerome Shidel's innovative approach.
- FreeDOS 1.4 is available for download, with options including Live CD, USB installer, Legacy CD, and floppy edition for various hardware needs.