Georgiana BrummellI know there are many #DOS gamers here and those who simply love #retroComputing and #technology . But are there any serious DOS #programmers here as well? If so, in which language/s do you write? (I want to learn #QuickBasic , but I am at the very beginning, and it's not advanced enough for what I need.) Does anyone here work on the development of #FreeDOS ? Assuming any of the above is true, do any of you know about #accessibility and #ScreenReaders ? I am totally #blind and have loved DOS since I was a teenager. I am now forty-one. I am aware of the many updates to the system over the years, but have been unable to take advantage of them due to the fact that no new or updated #AdaptiveTechnology is being developed for it. Everyone seems to love Linux. I don't. Neither do I like Mac OS. I love Windows XP and 7, but 11 drives me mad. I think we deserve another alternative to all of these, and I also think that DOS can be it if a few things are added to it, including a talking installer, an updated screen reader and good software speech synthesis. For those of you who think DOS only equals dialup modems and floppies, you may wish to read this, or at least skim through it.
Eniko Fox@dandylover1 FreeDOS is on here as @freedosproject
@eniko Thank you! I will be sure to follow them!
The FreeDOS Project@dandylover1 @eniko
Hi there! You asked about programming languages. I always liked C for programming on DOS. My first programming language was BASIC and then FORTRAN 77 but C works very well.
We include compilers for all of those, and more. They are on the Bonus CD.
@freedosproject If I wish to discuss FreeDOS and screen readers, adding features, etc. where should I post my questions? I see that there are mailing lists as well as a forum, but I want to post to the correct place and not create clutter or go off-topic.
@dandylover1 The freedos-user is the best place, and you are welcome to ask questions there. I know there are one or two others on that list who also use DOS with screen readers.