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SvarCOM is a DOS command interpreter (shell), similar to COMMAND.COM in MS-DOS
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SvarCOM is a DOS command interpreter (shell), similar to COMMAND.COM in MS-DOS
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and FreeCOM in FreeDOS. But why not using FreeCOM in the first place?
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and FreeCOM in FreeDOS. But why not using FreeCOM in the first place?
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The FreeCOM project is an impressive piece of software, but there are a few
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The FreeCOM project is an impressive piece of software, but there are a few
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things that I do not like about it. SvarCOM is my attempt at addressing these
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things that I do not like about it. SvarCOM is my attempt at addressing these
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things through a completely new implementation. SvarCOM is composed of
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issues through a completely new implementation. SvarCOM is composed of
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entirely original code and does not borrow any code from MS-DOS or FreeCOM.
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entirely original code and does not borrow any code from MS-DOS or FreeCOM.
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=== MEMORY FOOTPRINT =========================================================
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=== MEMORY FOOTPRINT =========================================================
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as many binary blobs as there are supported languages. Another consequence is
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as many binary blobs as there are supported languages. Another consequence is
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that FreeCOM is unable to switch its language dynamically (ie. following
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that FreeCOM is unable to switch its language dynamically (ie. following
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changes made to the LANG environment variable). It also makes the translation
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changes made to the LANG environment variable). It also makes the translation
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more difficult.
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more difficult.
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SvarCOM uses CATS-style translations in a precompiled form and supports
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SvarCOM uses CATS-style translations and supports dynamic language changes
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dynamic language changes through the %LANG% environment variable.
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through the %LANG% environment variable.
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=== CODE COMPLEXITY ==========================================================
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=== CODE COMPLEXITY ==========================================================
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FreeCOM is a complex beast: it aims for compatibility with multiple compilers
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FreeCOM is a complex beast: it aims for compatibility with multiple compilers
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SvarCOM is released under the terms of a liberal and permissive (MIT) license
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SvarCOM is released under the terms of a liberal and permissive (MIT) license
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that does not impose limitations on how users may or may not use the software,
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that does not impose limitations on how users may or may not use the software,
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it only asks for credits to be provided where credit is due.
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it only asks for credits to be provided where credit is due.
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I am aware that this section, and its slightly provocating title, may trigger
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I am aware that this section, and its slightly provocating title, may trigger
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reactions from GPL enthusiasts, hence let me explain with more words. I enjoy
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reactions from GPL enthusiasts. Let me explain with more words. I enjoy
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creating software and I publish it for others to use for free. Should someone
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creating software and I publish it for others to use for free. Should someone
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wish to extend SvarCOM with an extra feature and decide not to publish the
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wish to extend SvarCOM with an extra feature and decide not to publish the
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source code along with the modified version, that's fine by me. My code is
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source code along with the modified version, that's fine by me. My code is
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still open and free. Theirs is not, but its their work, so I find it fair that
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still open and free. Theirs is not, but its their work, so I find it fair that
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they have the freedom to decide how to distribute it. I certainly do not wish
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they have the freedom to decide how to distribute it. I certainly do not want
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to impose my views on others.
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to impose my views on others.
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====================================================================== EOF ===
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====================================================================== EOF ===
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