Hmm....(Scratching chin) Am I the only one on this thread thinking about
getting a dirt cheap t5740 to try to run a FreeDos thin client?  Does
FreeDos run on Atom?

On Sat, Sep 7, 2024 at 5:09 PM Louis Santillan via Freedos-user <
freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net> wrote:

> I agree with Eric. Something like an HP t5740, Dell Optiplex 9010 or 9020
> or 790, is about $25 on eBay, runs DOS well, will run DOS well off a cheap
> 4-16GB USB drive, and will also come with 9-pin serial.  The Dells might
> even be free on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist.
>
> On Sat, Sep 7, 2024 at 1:48 PM Eric Auer via Freedos-user <
> freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net> wrote:
>
>> Depending on your planned expenses, you could also get a new or used
>> DOS-compatible computer with a physical RS232 port, which avoids all
>> USB issues. Most computers which still have a BIOS should work, while
>> computers which only support UEFI and no longer have a legacy BIOS
>> boot options are not suitable for running DOS directly on hardware.
>>
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