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wk_end • yesterday at 5:40 PM • 2 replies • view on HN

Is there a reason they don't go with Ubuntu or something like that instead?

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prmoustache • yesterday at 5:46 PM

I guess they don't want to get support's call. DOS looks like firmware for non techies.

jordand • yesterday at 6:59 PM

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.