WELCOME TO THE FREEDOS "BETA 2.0.1" (MARVIN) DISTRIBUTION!
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A few notes on the new FreeDOS Beta 2.0.1 distribution:

- This "Beta 2" (Marvin) distribution does not contain all of the
  up-to-date software that you will find on the FreeDOS maintainers
  list. In fact, the "Beta 2" distribution is missing a few of the more
  recent programs such as the desktop. This is because the "Beta 2"
  release was assembled before these new programs or releases were
  posted.
  
- A Beta 3 release _is_ being planned.
  
- Floppy access with this kernel is still a little slow. If you think
  the install program has locked up on you, but the floppy drive light
  is on, just sit tight for a little while and things will start working
  again.
  
- One other thing: I didn't have time to do all the testing I wanted to
  with this release. Specifically, FDISK and FORMAT are broken!  Please
  download the updated programs from the FreeDOS maintainers list at
  http://www.isd.net/jhall1/freedos/lists/
  
- If you have problems with the install boot floppy, please send me an
  email (jhall1@isd.net) and let me know what's happened.