Editing FreeDOS (section)

== Distribution ==
FreeDOS 1.1, released on 2 January 2012,<ref name="freedos" /> is available for download as a [[CD-ROM]] image: a limited install disc that only contains the kernel and basic applications, and a full disc that contains many more applications (games, networking, development, etc.), not available {{As of|2011|11|lc=on}} but with a newer, fuller 1.2.<ref name="freedos files" /> The legacy version 1.0 (2006) consisted of two CDs, one of which was an 8&nbsp;MB install CD targeted at regular users and the other which was a larger 49&nbsp;MB live CD that also held the source code of the project.<ref name="freedos files" />

=== Commercial uses ===
FreeDOS is used by several companies:
* [[Dell]] preloaded FreeDOS with its n-series desktops to reduce their cost. The firm has been criticized for making these machines no cheaper, and harder to buy, than identical systems with Windows.<ref name="Vance_2005_Dell" />
* [[Hewlett-Packard]] provided FreeDOS as an option in its HP Compaq dc5750 Small Form Factor PC, ''Mini 5101'' netbooks and ''Probook'' laptops.<ref name="Hewlett-Packard_2012" /><ref name="EWeek_2009_HP" /><ref name="McCracken_2009" /> FreeDOS is also used as bootable media for updating the BIOS [[firmware]] in HP systems.<ref name="HP_2010" />
* FreeDOS is included by [[Steve Gibson (computer programmer)|Steve Gibson]]'s hard drive maintenance and recovery program, [[SpinRite]].<ref name="Goldstein_2004_SpinRite" />
* Intel's Solid-State Drive Firmware Update Tool loaded the FreeDOS kernel.<ref name="Intel_SATA" />
* Many motherboard vendors recommend a bootable FreeDOS for running low level BIOS and firmware updates.

=== Non-commercial uses ===
FreeDOS is also used in multiple independent projects:
* FED-UP is the Floppy Enhanced [[DivX]] Universal Player.<ref name="FloppyDivX" />
* FUZOMA is a FreeDOS-based distribution that can boot from a [[floppy disk]] and converts older computers into educational tools for children.<ref name="FUZOMA" />
* XFDOS is a FreeDOS-based distribution with a [[graphical user interface]], porting [[Microwindows|Nano-X]] and [[FLTK]].<ref name="kraileth_TK" /><ref name="kraileth_nanolinux" /><ref name="Winnie_AIM" /><ref name="Georg_HP" />